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The Kimberley Mine or Tim Kuilmine is an open-pit and underground mine in Kimberley, South Africa. It has been considered the deepest hole excavated by hand, contending the title with Jagersfontein Mine.

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Kimberley Mine; Open Mine; Tim Kuilmine
2722 produced, 
diamond mineSouth Africa
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  • Big Hole
    open-pit and underground mine in Kimberley, South Africa
1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
1871-01-01T00:00:00Z
1871 Big Hole
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A sign next to the Big Hole mine, Kimberley, South Africa.A sign next to the Big Hole mine, Kimberley, South Africa.
The Big Hole in Kimberley, approximately 400 meters deep, is considered the “largest hole ever dug by man”.The Big Hole in Kimberley, approximately 400 meters deep, is considered the “largest hole ever dug by man”.
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commonsimageThe Big Hole in Kimberley, approximately 400 meters deep, is considered the “largest hole ever dug by man”. Commons
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