Western Deep level in Carletonville, South Africa, is the deepest gold mine of the world with up to 4 kilometers.

1975 were reached a Schachtsohle by 3,840 meters. In this depth temperatures of 55 degrees Celsius prevail. That is however a geophysical characteristic. The temperature to the earth center normally increases by a degree Celsius per 33 meter. In South Africa the temperature rises by 1 degree Celsius all 119 meters. The largest gold mine is Vaal Reefs.

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