what is Jwaneng?
Jwaneng is a town located in the Southern District of Botswana, but it is not part of this, being a separate district, with its own Town Council.
Where Is Jwaneng In South Africa
Jwaneng is a town situated in the Southern District of Botswana. It is not considered part of the Southern District and has its own separate Town Council. Jwaneng means “a place of small stones” in Setswana.
In which province is Jwaneng?
| Jwaneng | |
|---|---|
| Country | Botswana |
| District | Southern District |
| Elevation | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) |
| Population (2022) |
Where is the Jwaneng diamond mine located?
Southern Botswana
Jwaneng Diamond Mine is located in southern Botswana in the Naledi River Valley of the Kalahari Desert. Officially opened in 1982, the Jwaneng Mine is the richest diamond mine in the world by value, producing high-quality diamonds at an annual average in excess of 12 million carats.
Is Jwaneng a mining town?
Jwaneng is the world’s richest diamond mine by value. The word in Setswana means a place of small stones. ‘ It is an open-pit mine, situated in south central Botswana, about 160 miles southwest of Gaborone. The mine’s high-grade ore contributes between 60 percent and 70 percent of Debswana’s revenue.
How far is Ghanzi from Jwaneng?
Jwaneng is located around 574 KM away from Ghazni so if you travel at a consistent speed of 50 KM per hour you can reach Ghazni in 11.49 hours.
What type of mine is the Jwaneng mine?
open-pit mine
Jwaneng is an open-pit mine that comprises three volcanic pipes (center, north, and south) plus two small kimberlite bodies that intersect within the pit. Excellent recovery rates and high diamond quality have made it one of the richest diamond mines in the world by value. Currently, the mine is more than 600m deep.