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Voorspoed diamond mine

Coordinates: 27°24′S 27°12′E / 27.400°S 27.200°E / -27.400; 27.200
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Voorspoed mine
Location
LocationKroonstad (Moqhaka)
Free State
CountrySouth Africa
Production
Productsdiamond
Owner
CompanyDe Beers

The Voorspoed mine is one of the largest diamond mines in South Africa and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the center of the country in Kroonstad, Free State.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 10 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 800,000 carats.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Voorspoed". debeersgroup.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-21.

27°24′S 27°12′E / 27.400°S 27.200°E / -27.400; 27.200