South Africa’s🇿🇦 Witwatersrand Basin, discovered in 1886, stretches about 400 km long and 60 km wide. It has produced over 2 billion ounces, or about 62,000 metric tons, of gold, nearly 40 to 50 percent of all gold ever mined worldwide. Formed over 3 billion years ago, this basin fueled South Africa’s economy and remains the largest gold deposit ever found. Mining depths now exceed 4 km, making it one of the deepest and richest mineral sources on Earth. | AFRICA IS HOME
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South Africa’s🇿🇦 Witwatersrand Basin, discovered in 1886, stretches about 400 km long and 60 km wide. It has produced over 2 billion ounces, or about 62,000 metric tons, of gold,
AFRICA IS HOME. AFRICA IS HOME · Original audio. South Africa’s🇿🇦 Witwatersrand Basin, discovered in 1886, stretches about 400 km long and 60 km wide. It has produced over 2 billion ounces, or about 62,000 metric tons, of gold, nearly 40 to 50 percent of all gold ever mined worldwide. Formed over 3 billion years ago, this basin fueled ...
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