Koffiefontein is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. The name means coffee fountain in Afrikaans.
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What is Koffiefontein known for?
Apart from diamonds the town is best known as having been the home of Etienne Leroux, a famous Afrikaans novelist whose homestead and grave can be visited. There are also many Bushman (San) paintings in the district.
Is the Koffiefontein mine still operating?
In 2007, Petra Diamonds bought the Koffiefontein Mine from De Beers and are currently still the owners and in operation.
Where does the name koffiefontein come from?
A fountain in this area was a favourite outspan for transport riders in the 19th century. The riders' habit of constantly making coffee is said to have led to the name Koffiefontein. In June 1870, one of these transport riders picked up a diamond near the fountain.
How deep is the Koffiefontein mine?
Koffiefontein mine:
A high average value per carat mine. Produces exceptional white and coloured diamonds, particularly pinks. Underground kimberlite pipe mine currently at depth of 490 metres.
Koffiefontein is one of the world's top diamond mines by average value per carat.
Koffiefontein Mine is a diamond mine situated in the Free State province, about 80 km from Kimberley, South Africa. It is one of the many Kimberley mines of ...
Mar 2, 2021 · Koffiefontein became the site for a large internment camp during World War II, with up to 2,000 Italian and German prisoners of war being ...
Travel tips & planning info ... Koffiefontein lies 150km south of Kimberley and 125km south-west of Bloemfontein. It is straddled by the towns of Jacobsdal and ...
Koffiefontein is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. The name means coffee fountain in Afrikaans. In the 1800s, Koffiefontein ...
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Dec 13, 2023 · The diamond miner has been exploring a responsible exit from Koffiefontein since April 2022, with the operation having been placed on care and ...
Apr 8, 2024 · Dubai's Stargems Group has acquired its third diamond mine in South Africa, taking over the Koffiefontein deposit from Petra Diamonds.