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South Africa Diamond Mines: Kimberley 'Big Hole' Diamond Mine

South Africa's Kimberley Diamond Mine is located on the Kaapvaal Craton in Northern Cape provence, South Africa. Kimberley's 'Big Hole' was Africa's first diamond mine, founded in 1871 by Barney Barnato.

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