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2 BILLION ounces of GOLD were mined here

In this episode I am diving into the world of gold mining in South Africa. I visit the area around the town Pilgrims Rest, which was declared a goldfield in 1873. Having worked in gold exploration myself, 10 years ago, I'm fascinated by the sheer volume of gold that they've managed to extract here over the years: a whopping 2 billion ounces of gold. And they are still mining here today - let's see if I can get close to the activities..

English
  • Originally Aired March 17, 2021
  • Runtime 20 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created March 15, 2022 by
    jeyex
  • Modified April 10, 2023 by
    jeyex