The deepest giant hole in the world was dug by man in India 100 years ago

The deepest giant hole in the world was dug by man in India over 100 years ago. Known as the Kolar Gold Fields, the mine is located in the Kolar district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The mine was in operation from 1880 to 2001, producing more than 800 tonnes of gold.

The Kolar Gold Fields were initially operated by British companies, but were later nationalized by the Indian government. At its peak, the mine employed more than 25,000 workers, making it one of the largest gold mines in the world.

The mine’s deepest point is known as the Champion Reef Mine, which reached a depth of 3,589 meters (11,800 feet). The mine was also known for its unique method of extraction, which involved using pneumatic drills and blasting techniques to break up the gold-bearing rock. The broken rock was then loaded onto carts and transported to the surface.

However, mining at the Kolar Gold Fields became increasingly difficult and expensive over time, due to the depth of the mine and the declining quality of the ore. The mine was eventually shut down in 2001, after more than a century of operation.

Despite the closure of the mine, the Kolar Gold Fields remain a significant part of India’s mining history and a testament to the human ability to extract precious resources from deep within the earth. Today, the site is being developed as a tourist destination, with plans to preserve some of the historic structures and artifacts associated with the mine.

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