Interesting facts

The leading country in terms of the deepest mines is South Africa. Not far from Johannesburg are some of the world’s largest gold mines, which produce more than 50% of the global output of this precious metal annually. Here is a list of the top 10 deepest mines on the planet: “Komsomolskaya” Mine – Russia (1100 m) The “Komsomolskaya” mine ...

The walls of the salt caves in the Verkhnekamskoye mine in Russia’s Perm region are adorned with naturally formed, almost hypnotic patterns. The “artist” here is carnallite, a mineral used in fertilizer production. While a few local mines remain operational, most tunnels and passages are closed. Entry into the abandoned mines is allowed only with special permission. The mines extend ...