Record No.
MRB-2026-005658
Deepest Mine in the World
Science & Technology
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Record Holder
Mponeng Gold Mine
South Africa
Category
Science & Technology
Country
South Africa
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ZA )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference
Record Description
Mponeng, a gold mine near Carletonville, reaches roughly 4,000 metres below the surface, making it the deepest single mine shaft on Earth. Miners endure rock temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius, cooled by an extensive refrigeration system, during the long descent to the working face.
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