Gold Mining on the Witwatersrand - A Historical Perspective
The Witwatersrand, known for its deep-level gold mining, holds a significant place in history as a source of valuable gold. Mined for centuries, gold is treasured for its rarity, resistance to corrosion, malleability, and conductivity of heat and electricity. Used as a symbol of wealth and power, gold in the Witwatersrand region has been highly sought after, leading to a significant shift in South Africa's landscape. The process of mining gold involves excavating large amounts of rock to extract small quantities of the precious metal, requiring advanced technologies for deep-level operations.
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Deep-level gold mining on the Witwatersrand Grade 8
Why gold is valuable Mined for centuries Rare metal - can t rust / corrode malleable metal - can be molded never loses its shine conducts heat and electricity artwork & jewellery
Symbol of wealth and power
gold in witwatersrand used by Africans for centuries before only mined the pockets close to earth it ran out - thought it was exhausted 1886 - new gold reef on Langlaagte Prospectors came from all over to find gold It changed South Africa forever...
how gold is mined discovered in ancient rocks ( 2 000 mil) not concentrated need to excavate tons of rock to produce small amounts of gold deep-level mining needed new technology
