Cullinan Diamond Mine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Diamonds
gptkbp:area about 32 hectares
gptkbp:closing_date gptkb:2008
gptkbp:community_impact gptkb:economic_development
job creation
infrastructure improvement
gptkbp:depth about 1,073 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by 1902
gptkbp:discovery underground mining
gptkbp:environmental_impact water pollution
land degradation
biodiversity loss
gptkbp:famous_discoveries gptkb:Cullinan_II
gptkb:Cullinan_I
gptkb:Star_of_Africa_I
gptkb:Imperial_State_Crown
Star of Africa II
gptkbp:famous_for gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
significant economic impact on local community
attraction for gem enthusiasts
contribution to the diamond industry
source of many famous diamonds
largest diamond ever found
historical significance in diamond mining
involvement in the history of South Africa
involvement in the history of diamond trade
involvement in the history of the British monarchy
gptkbp:first_annual_output 1,000 carats
gptkbp:gemstone_type gptkb:Diamonds
gptkbp:geological_setting kimberlite pipe
gptkbp:historical_significance source of the British Crown Jewels
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cullinan Diamond Mine
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cullinan,_South_Africa
gptkbp:mining_company gptkb:De_Beers
gptkb:Cullinan_Diamond_Mine_(Pty)_Ltd.
Transvaal Diamond Mining Company
gptkbp:mining_technique block caving
gptkbp:notable_for largest gem-quality diamond ever found
gptkbp:occurs_annually about 1 million carats
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Petra_Diamonds
gptkbp:produced gptkb:Cullinan_Diamond
gptkbp:product gem diamonds
gptkbp:reopened_year gptkb:2009
gptkbp:secondary_product industrial diamonds
gptkbp:tourist_attraction guided tours
diamond exhibitions
Cullinan Diamond Mine Museum
gptkbp:type open-pit mine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thomas_Cullinan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5