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Gold Mine Underground Tour - Johannesburg South Africa
The Gold Reef City theme park is situated on a 10Ha site which surrounds the then number 14 gold mine shaft at Crown Mines. Indeed, this 19th century gold mine produced 1.4 million kilograms of gold before closing in the 70’s.
The shaft was opened in 1897, thus only 11 years after Johannesburg was established and was part of the gold reef stretching 100 km from east of Boksburg to Randfontein in the west.
This made the Gold Reef City shaft 14 the world’s richest producer of gold, 1.4 million kilograms over its 90 year life span.
This shaft was then at its time, one of the deepest gold mines and worked by 30 000 miners.
Gold mine tour takes you back in time with a first hand look at an old mining town, as well as the vibrant life of such a gold town.
A miner’s language (Fanagalo) was...
published: 04 Jan 2023
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🇿🇦The legacy left by the gold mining industry in Johannesburg✔
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Welcome To South Africa's Chernobyl aka Johannesburg!
Joe Berardo's Bio
According to Forbes magazine, he has an estimated net worth of US$1 billion. Berardo is the second richest person in Portugal. Berardo was born in Madeira, Portugal in 1944, as the seventh child of a modest f...
published: 25 Jul 2020
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South Africa's Illegal Gold Mines
In the 1970s, South Africa was the world's most prolific exporter of gold. Over the years, industrial decline has seen widespread closures of the mines across the country.
However, Johannesburg sits on the biggest gold basin ever discovered. It's perhaps not surprising that many of these abandoned mines have seen a recent boom in illegal mining activity.
Everyday, hundreds of illegal gold miners, known as Zama Zamas, descend kilometers deep beneath the surface. The miners often spend weeks underground, toiling away at the country's untapped gold reserves. Observers have suggested that illegal mining is now so widespread, black-market gold arguably supports the communities once subsistent on the very same mines they worked in before they shut down.
The lack of policing in the mines has...
published: 28 Mar 2014
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Mining Centre Johannesburg (1948)
An educational film from the 1940s about mining in Johannesburg, South Africa. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com
published: 03 Jun 2017
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Gold Mining In Johannesburg (1969)
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Various shots of a mine pit in South Africa. Various shots of the people working inside the mine, most black South Africans. They are seen drilling, pulling wagons, filling wagons etc. Various shots of the wagons travelling along corridors inside the mine, lift coming down, miners in lift going down, etc. Various shots of the powerful turbine like machines at work. Long shot of neatly lined up miners cabins from the hill.
FILM ID:3333.08
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes mor...
published: 13 Apr 2014
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From Mining Camp to City of Gold | The Incredible Story of Johannesburg
Uncover the remarkable transformation of Johannesburg, South Africa, from its humble beginnings as a gold mining camp to the bustling metropolis it is today. Immerse yourself in the city's fascinating history, from its gold rush origins to its role in South Africa's fight for freedom. Explore Johannesburg's vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems through stunning visuals and captivating storytelling.
published: 24 Feb 2024
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Searching for gold in South Africa's abandoned mines | Unreported World
We follow the young men coming to South Africa and risking their lives in the abandoned gold mines of Durban Deep. The gold mine is an hour outside Johannesburg and was closed down 12 years ago, after commercial mining companies moved on. Now illegal miners descend half a kilometre underground, through make-shift tunnels, and use explosives to blow apart the rock in search of gold. There are dangers both inside and outside the mines, local gangs control the area, and rapes and murders are now commonplace.
published: 25 Nov 2018
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The cost of South Africa's gold rush - BBC News
Johannesburg in South Africa has one of the world's largest gold deposits. After decades of mining, large swathes of the population are thought to be exposed to toxic and radioactive mine waste.
The BBC's Sophie Ribstein went to meet people living close to the dumps to find out what effect it is having on their health.
Filmed and edited by Christian Parkinson.
#SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #GoldRush
Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
published: 16 Aug 2018
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🇿🇦 Gold found in South Africa mine's waste | Al Jazeera English
In a single gold mine in South Africa, an expected $2.2 billion worth of gold can still be extracted from just one dump site's waste material.
Using water cannons and chemical treatements, a single mine can hope to extract about 3 grams in every tonne. It may not sound like much but if there is 140 million tonnes of waste lying around - the numbers start adding up.
High prices means all the effort that goes into sourcing the precious metal may well be worth it.
Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Johannesburg.
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published: 05 Nov 2011
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Mining At Johannesburg For Gold And Uranium (1950)
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Documentation states South Africa produces half the world's output of gold and now a good portion of uranium, where more than 375,000 men are employed. The documentation elaborates on the production of gold and uranium.
GV two rooftops, Johannesburg. LS of miners entering mine. CU MS of miners at work drilling etc. LS CU ore on conveyor belt CU of hot molten gold being poured into mould machinery is then clamped down on top of it the gold bar now finished is taken over to be weighed. LS exterior mine CU earth on moving conveyor belt CU of mixture of earth and water running from pipe into tank. High angle of int plant. Various CUs of machinery which drains the ore. LS CU of ore when it has finally reached the stage where all moisture has been remov...
published: 27 Aug 2014
24:07
Gold Mine Underground Tour - Johannesburg South Africa
The Gold Reef City theme park is situated on a 10Ha site which surrounds the then number 14 gold mine shaft at Crown Mines. Indeed, this 19th century gold mine ...
The Gold Reef City theme park is situated on a 10Ha site which surrounds the then number 14 gold mine shaft at Crown Mines. Indeed, this 19th century gold mine produced 1.4 million kilograms of gold before closing in the 70’s.
The shaft was opened in 1897, thus only 11 years after Johannesburg was established and was part of the gold reef stretching 100 km from east of Boksburg to Randfontein in the west.
This made the Gold Reef City shaft 14 the world’s richest producer of gold, 1.4 million kilograms over its 90 year life span.
This shaft was then at its time, one of the deepest gold mines and worked by 30 000 miners.
Gold mine tour takes you back in time with a first hand look at an old mining town, as well as the vibrant life of such a gold town.
A miner’s language (Fanagalo) was developed in 1910. This then enabled the miners from different cultures and languages to communicate.
Fanagolo was simplistic consisting of only 2000 words relevant to gold mining, however 25% of these were swear words.
For miners, this was a tough way to earn a living with heat, dampness, darkness and additionally the ear shattering noise of drills.
Lighting was by candlelight, thus posing a continued risk of explosion due to the presence of methane gas.
Donkeys pulled the gold laden coco pans, staying down the mine for three months before then going blind.
There is gold remaining in the mine, however the price of gold at the time mine closed, made it uneconomical to remove.
The lower levels of the mine are currently flooded – 19th level to the 57th level. Thus, underground gold tours are conducted only up to 5th level.
Gold Reef Shaft No 14, in production for 84 years – 1887 to 1971 and indeed, at its time, deepest mine in the world.
Then travel down the Gold Mine shaft (under 5 years not allowed) in a large clangy lift to level 5 ( 720 feet – 226 meters) for a guided gold mine tour.
Walk down tunnels with a hard hat and torch in hand, so experience the tough conditions that gold miners had to endure.
Experience a short burst from a miners drill, this will accordingly give you an understanding as to why miners would go deaf without ear plugs.
Then see the mine manager’s office with the miner’s identity box. This then helped identify missing miners.
Follow the coco pan tracks past the red dynamite box and get a view up a 35 degree slope with little head room and then wooden steps that lead to the surface of the mine in the event of power failure.
Once back on the surface you experience daily demonstrations of pouring molten gold into gleaming bars of bullion and traditional miner’s gumboot dances on visiting the then mine manager’s house.
#travel #travelvlog #travelling #goldmines #southafrica #visitsouthafrica #goldreefcity #goldminetour #underground #johannesburg #themepark
https://wn.com/Gold_Mine_Underground_Tour_Johannesburg_South_Africa
The Gold Reef City theme park is situated on a 10Ha site which surrounds the then number 14 gold mine shaft at Crown Mines. Indeed, this 19th century gold mine produced 1.4 million kilograms of gold before closing in the 70’s.
The shaft was opened in 1897, thus only 11 years after Johannesburg was established and was part of the gold reef stretching 100 km from east of Boksburg to Randfontein in the west.
This made the Gold Reef City shaft 14 the world’s richest producer of gold, 1.4 million kilograms over its 90 year life span.
This shaft was then at its time, one of the deepest gold mines and worked by 30 000 miners.
Gold mine tour takes you back in time with a first hand look at an old mining town, as well as the vibrant life of such a gold town.
A miner’s language (Fanagalo) was developed in 1910. This then enabled the miners from different cultures and languages to communicate.
Fanagolo was simplistic consisting of only 2000 words relevant to gold mining, however 25% of these were swear words.
For miners, this was a tough way to earn a living with heat, dampness, darkness and additionally the ear shattering noise of drills.
Lighting was by candlelight, thus posing a continued risk of explosion due to the presence of methane gas.
Donkeys pulled the gold laden coco pans, staying down the mine for three months before then going blind.
There is gold remaining in the mine, however the price of gold at the time mine closed, made it uneconomical to remove.
The lower levels of the mine are currently flooded – 19th level to the 57th level. Thus, underground gold tours are conducted only up to 5th level.
Gold Reef Shaft No 14, in production for 84 years – 1887 to 1971 and indeed, at its time, deepest mine in the world.
Then travel down the Gold Mine shaft (under 5 years not allowed) in a large clangy lift to level 5 ( 720 feet – 226 meters) for a guided gold mine tour.
Walk down tunnels with a hard hat and torch in hand, so experience the tough conditions that gold miners had to endure.
Experience a short burst from a miners drill, this will accordingly give you an understanding as to why miners would go deaf without ear plugs.
Then see the mine manager’s office with the miner’s identity box. This then helped identify missing miners.
Follow the coco pan tracks past the red dynamite box and get a view up a 35 degree slope with little head room and then wooden steps that lead to the surface of the mine in the event of power failure.
Once back on the surface you experience daily demonstrations of pouring molten gold into gleaming bars of bullion and traditional miner’s gumboot dances on visiting the then mine manager’s house.
#travel #travelvlog #travelling #goldmines #southafrica #visitsouthafrica #goldreefcity #goldminetour #underground #johannesburg #themepark
- published: 04 Jan 2023
- views: 15714
8:48
🇿🇦The legacy left by the gold mining industry in Johannesburg✔
#livinginsatv #southafrica #southafricalifestyle #southafricatourism
Everything you want to know about South Africa you will find in this channel!
Like, Shar...
#livinginsatv #southafrica #southafricalifestyle #southafricatourism
Everything you want to know about South Africa you will find in this channel!
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Welcome To South Africa's Chernobyl aka Johannesburg!
Joe Berardo's Bio
According to Forbes magazine, he has an estimated net worth of US$1 billion. Berardo is the second richest person in Portugal. Berardo was born in Madeira, Portugal in 1944, as the seventh child of a modest family. Berardo left school when he was 13 years old and got a low-ranked job in the winery sector of Madeira wine. At the age of 18, he emigrated to South Africa where he worked in horticulture distribution and eventually set up large commercial ventures, becoming at the end of the 20th century one of the most renowned and wealthiest Portuguese entrepreneurs. In South Africa, he created Egoli Consolidated Mines Ltd, a gold extraction company. Initially, the gold extraction was performed using low-value waste lands that were apparently being ignored. Later, the mining company started to deal with diamond mining as well. Berardo returned to Portugal in 1986. He has multiple businesses, including participation in many companies listed on the Euronext Lisbon. His businesses include hotels, tobacco, animal food, telecomunications, banking, and wines. He has a special interest for modern art, being one of the most successful contemporary art collectors in Portugal. By agreement with the Portuguese Government, a foundation (Fundacao de Arte Moderna e Contemporanea - Coleccao Berardo)
https://wn.com/🇿🇦The_Legacy_Left_By_The_Gold_Mining_Industry_In_Johannesburg✔
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Welcome To South Africa's Chernobyl aka Johannesburg!
Joe Berardo's Bio
According to Forbes magazine, he has an estimated net worth of US$1 billion. Berardo is the second richest person in Portugal. Berardo was born in Madeira, Portugal in 1944, as the seventh child of a modest family. Berardo left school when he was 13 years old and got a low-ranked job in the winery sector of Madeira wine. At the age of 18, he emigrated to South Africa where he worked in horticulture distribution and eventually set up large commercial ventures, becoming at the end of the 20th century one of the most renowned and wealthiest Portuguese entrepreneurs. In South Africa, he created Egoli Consolidated Mines Ltd, a gold extraction company. Initially, the gold extraction was performed using low-value waste lands that were apparently being ignored. Later, the mining company started to deal with diamond mining as well. Berardo returned to Portugal in 1986. He has multiple businesses, including participation in many companies listed on the Euronext Lisbon. His businesses include hotels, tobacco, animal food, telecomunications, banking, and wines. He has a special interest for modern art, being one of the most successful contemporary art collectors in Portugal. By agreement with the Portuguese Government, a foundation (Fundacao de Arte Moderna e Contemporanea - Coleccao Berardo)
- published: 25 Jul 2020
- views: 18317
10:37
South Africa's Illegal Gold Mines
In the 1970s, South Africa was the world's most prolific exporter of gold. Over the years, industrial decline has seen widespread closures of the mines across t...
In the 1970s, South Africa was the world's most prolific exporter of gold. Over the years, industrial decline has seen widespread closures of the mines across the country.
However, Johannesburg sits on the biggest gold basin ever discovered. It's perhaps not surprising that many of these abandoned mines have seen a recent boom in illegal mining activity.
Everyday, hundreds of illegal gold miners, known as Zama Zamas, descend kilometers deep beneath the surface. The miners often spend weeks underground, toiling away at the country's untapped gold reserves. Observers have suggested that illegal mining is now so widespread, black-market gold arguably supports the communities once subsistent on the very same mines they worked in before they shut down.
The lack of policing in the mines has seen the practice go on largely unabated. However, in the absence of law enforcement, the extensive network of abandoned mines beneath the region has become an arena to deadly gang warfare between rival factions. VICE News visited illegal mines near Johannesburg, to meet the Zama Zamas risking life and limb everyday in the violent struggle for South Africa's illegal gold.
Check out the VICE News beta for more: http://vicenews.com
Follow VICE News here:
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https://wn.com/South_Africa's_Illegal_Gold_Mines
In the 1970s, South Africa was the world's most prolific exporter of gold. Over the years, industrial decline has seen widespread closures of the mines across the country.
However, Johannesburg sits on the biggest gold basin ever discovered. It's perhaps not surprising that many of these abandoned mines have seen a recent boom in illegal mining activity.
Everyday, hundreds of illegal gold miners, known as Zama Zamas, descend kilometers deep beneath the surface. The miners often spend weeks underground, toiling away at the country's untapped gold reserves. Observers have suggested that illegal mining is now so widespread, black-market gold arguably supports the communities once subsistent on the very same mines they worked in before they shut down.
The lack of policing in the mines has seen the practice go on largely unabated. However, in the absence of law enforcement, the extensive network of abandoned mines beneath the region has become an arena to deadly gang warfare between rival factions. VICE News visited illegal mines near Johannesburg, to meet the Zama Zamas risking life and limb everyday in the violent struggle for South Africa's illegal gold.
Check out the VICE News beta for more: http://vicenews.com
Follow VICE News here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicenews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vicenews
Tumblr: http://vicenews.tumblr.com/
- published: 28 Mar 2014
- views: 5292587
15:49
Mining Centre Johannesburg (1948)
An educational film from the 1940s about mining in Johannesburg, South Africa. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use con...
An educational film from the 1940s about mining in Johannesburg, South Africa. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com
https://wn.com/Mining_Centre_Johannesburg_(1948)
An educational film from the 1940s about mining in Johannesburg, South Africa. To purchase a clean DVD of this film for personal home use or educational use contact us at questions@archivefarms.com. To license footage from this film for commercial use visit: www.travelfilmarchive.com
- published: 03 Jun 2017
- views: 39703
3:21
Gold Mining In Johannesburg (1969)
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Various shots of a mine pit in South Africa. Various shots of the people working inside the mine, most black South Africans. They...
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Various shots of a mine pit in South Africa. Various shots of the people working inside the mine, most black South Africans. They are seen drilling, pulling wagons, filling wagons etc. Various shots of the wagons travelling along corridors inside the mine, lift coming down, miners in lift going down, etc. Various shots of the powerful turbine like machines at work. Long shot of neatly lined up miners cabins from the hill.
FILM ID:3333.08
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
https://wn.com/Gold_Mining_In_Johannesburg_(1969)
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Various shots of a mine pit in South Africa. Various shots of the people working inside the mine, most black South Africans. They are seen drilling, pulling wagons, filling wagons etc. Various shots of the wagons travelling along corridors inside the mine, lift coming down, miners in lift going down, etc. Various shots of the powerful turbine like machines at work. Long shot of neatly lined up miners cabins from the hill.
FILM ID:3333.08
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
- published: 13 Apr 2014
- views: 7176
36:37
From Mining Camp to City of Gold | The Incredible Story of Johannesburg
Uncover the remarkable transformation of Johannesburg, South Africa, from its humble beginnings as a gold mining camp to the bustling metropolis it is today. Im...
Uncover the remarkable transformation of Johannesburg, South Africa, from its humble beginnings as a gold mining camp to the bustling metropolis it is today. Immerse yourself in the city's fascinating history, from its gold rush origins to its role in South Africa's fight for freedom. Explore Johannesburg's vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems through stunning visuals and captivating storytelling.
https://wn.com/From_Mining_Camp_To_City_Of_Gold_|_The_Incredible_Story_Of_Johannesburg
Uncover the remarkable transformation of Johannesburg, South Africa, from its humble beginnings as a gold mining camp to the bustling metropolis it is today. Immerse yourself in the city's fascinating history, from its gold rush origins to its role in South Africa's fight for freedom. Explore Johannesburg's vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems through stunning visuals and captivating storytelling.
- published: 24 Feb 2024
- views: 194
23:41
Searching for gold in South Africa's abandoned mines | Unreported World
We follow the young men coming to South Africa and risking their lives in the abandoned gold mines of Durban Deep. The gold mine is an hour outside Johannesburg...
We follow the young men coming to South Africa and risking their lives in the abandoned gold mines of Durban Deep. The gold mine is an hour outside Johannesburg and was closed down 12 years ago, after commercial mining companies moved on. Now illegal miners descend half a kilometre underground, through make-shift tunnels, and use explosives to blow apart the rock in search of gold. There are dangers both inside and outside the mines, local gangs control the area, and rapes and murders are now commonplace.
https://wn.com/Searching_For_Gold_In_South_Africa's_Abandoned_Mines_|_Unreported_World
We follow the young men coming to South Africa and risking their lives in the abandoned gold mines of Durban Deep. The gold mine is an hour outside Johannesburg and was closed down 12 years ago, after commercial mining companies moved on. Now illegal miners descend half a kilometre underground, through make-shift tunnels, and use explosives to blow apart the rock in search of gold. There are dangers both inside and outside the mines, local gangs control the area, and rapes and murders are now commonplace.
- published: 25 Nov 2018
- views: 2510103
8:11
The cost of South Africa's gold rush - BBC News
Johannesburg in South Africa has one of the world's largest gold deposits. After decades of mining, large swathes of the population are thought to be exposed t...
Johannesburg in South Africa has one of the world's largest gold deposits. After decades of mining, large swathes of the population are thought to be exposed to toxic and radioactive mine waste.
The BBC's Sophie Ribstein went to meet people living close to the dumps to find out what effect it is having on their health.
Filmed and edited by Christian Parkinson.
#SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #GoldRush
Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
https://wn.com/The_Cost_Of_South_Africa's_Gold_Rush_BBC_News
Johannesburg in South Africa has one of the world's largest gold deposits. After decades of mining, large swathes of the population are thought to be exposed to toxic and radioactive mine waste.
The BBC's Sophie Ribstein went to meet people living close to the dumps to find out what effect it is having on their health.
Filmed and edited by Christian Parkinson.
#SouthAfrica #Johannesburg #GoldRush
Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
- published: 16 Aug 2018
- views: 47265
1:41
🇿🇦 Gold found in South Africa mine's waste | Al Jazeera English
In a single gold mine in South Africa, an expected $2.2 billion worth of gold can still be extracted from just one dump site's waste material.
Using water cann...
In a single gold mine in South Africa, an expected $2.2 billion worth of gold can still be extracted from just one dump site's waste material.
Using water cannons and chemical treatements, a single mine can hope to extract about 3 grams in every tonne. It may not sound like much but if there is 140 million tonnes of waste lying around - the numbers start adding up.
High prices means all the effort that goes into sourcing the precious metal may well be worth it.
Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Johannesburg.
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https://wn.com/🇿🇦_Gold_Found_In_South_Africa_Mine's_Waste_|_Al_Jazeera_English
In a single gold mine in South Africa, an expected $2.2 billion worth of gold can still be extracted from just one dump site's waste material.
Using water cannons and chemical treatements, a single mine can hope to extract about 3 grams in every tonne. It may not sound like much but if there is 140 million tonnes of waste lying around - the numbers start adding up.
High prices means all the effort that goes into sourcing the precious metal may well be worth it.
Al Jazeera's Tania Page reports from Johannesburg.
- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
- Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/
- published: 05 Nov 2011
- views: 583591
1:49
Mining At Johannesburg For Gold And Uranium (1950)
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Documentation states South Africa produces half the world's output of gold and now a good portion of uranium, where more than 375...
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Documentation states South Africa produces half the world's output of gold and now a good portion of uranium, where more than 375,000 men are employed. The documentation elaborates on the production of gold and uranium.
GV two rooftops, Johannesburg. LS of miners entering mine. CU MS of miners at work drilling etc. LS CU ore on conveyor belt CU of hot molten gold being poured into mould machinery is then clamped down on top of it the gold bar now finished is taken over to be weighed. LS exterior mine CU earth on moving conveyor belt CU of mixture of earth and water running from pipe into tank. High angle of int plant. Various CUs of machinery which drains the ore. LS CU of ore when it has finally reached the stage where all moisture has been removed. LS of man placing ore in kiln. LS int men pulling trolley High angle of goods yard CU LS crane lifting barrels and lowering them into hold of ship. LS of oil tanker.
FG
FILM ID:2570.19
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT http://www.britishpathe.com/
British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
https://wn.com/Mining_At_Johannesburg_For_Gold_And_Uranium_(1950)
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Documentation states South Africa produces half the world's output of gold and now a good portion of uranium, where more than 375,000 men are employed. The documentation elaborates on the production of gold and uranium.
GV two rooftops, Johannesburg. LS of miners entering mine. CU MS of miners at work drilling etc. LS CU ore on conveyor belt CU of hot molten gold being poured into mould machinery is then clamped down on top of it the gold bar now finished is taken over to be weighed. LS exterior mine CU earth on moving conveyor belt CU of mixture of earth and water running from pipe into tank. High angle of int plant. Various CUs of machinery which drains the ore. LS CU of ore when it has finally reached the stage where all moisture has been removed. LS of man placing ore in kiln. LS int men pulling trolley High angle of goods yard CU LS crane lifting barrels and lowering them into hold of ship. LS of oil tanker.
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FILM ID:2570.19
A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. http://www.britishpathe.tv/
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British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-1959), as well as Visnews content from 1957 to the end of 1984. All footage can be viewed on the British Pathé website. https://www.britishpathe.com/
- published: 27 Aug 2014
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