North West Diamond Triangle: History, Geology and Mining

North West Diamond Triangle: History, Geology and Mining

Overberg Geoscientists Group

North West Diamond Triangle: History, Geology and Mining

Discover the fascinating history and geology of the North West Province ‘diamond-triangle’ with Pierre De Jager’s latest presentation. Key highlights include:

Over 5 million carats produced since 1912
Unique diamonds, including vivid orange and blue stones
Geological processes shaping alluvial deposits
Mining challenges and production data

Read the full presentation here.

North West Diamond Triangle: History, Geology and Mining

Overberg Geoscientists Group

The Overberg Geoscientists Group is a collective of geoscience professionals and enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the Earth's physical structure, from rocks and minerals to geological processes, across the greater Overberg region. The group engages in research, field studies, educational activitie...

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