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Premier Diamond Mine, Cullinan, Transvaal, South Africa
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Premier Diamond Mine, Cullinan, Transvaal, South Africa
Premier Diamond Mine, Cullinan, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa, view from no. 4 bridge looking east to Pretoria, showing settling dams for no. 4 gear and tailing dams. Date: circa 1910
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and scale of the Premier Diamond Mine in Cullinan, Transvaal, South Africa, circa 1910. Located in the present-day Gauteng province, the mine was renowned for producing some of the largest diamonds in the world, including the Cullinan Diamond, which was the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. In this image, we look east from bridge number 4 towards the bustling town of Pretoria. The mine's infrastructure is evident in the ironwork of the bridge and the settling dams for the number 4 gear located at the forefront. The settling dams were used to collect and settle the fine particles of the ore, allowing the heavier diamonds to sink to the bottom for further processing. Further in the background, we see the tailing dams, which held the waste material from the mining process. The tailings were often rich in minerals and were sometimes reprocessed to extract any remaining valuable minerals. The Premier Diamond Mine was a symbol of the industrial revolution in South Africa, attracting immigrants from all over the world to seek their fortune. The mine's impact on the region was significant, leading to the growth of Cullinan into a thriving town and contributing to the development of the South African diamond industry. This photograph provides a glimpse into the past, showcasing the impressive engineering feats and the economic importance of the diamond mines in South Africa during the early 1900s.
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