BOOM2DUST

Kimberley, in South Africa’s Northern Cape, is world-renowned as the birthplace of the diamond mining industry. The discovery of diamonds here in the late 19th century sparked the famous “Diamond Rush,” transforming Kimberley into a bustling city almost overnight. The Big Hole, an enormous hand-dug pit, stands as a reminder of the city's mining history and remains a popular tourist attraction. Kimberley played a central role in shaping South Africa’s mining policies and labour systems, and while diamond mining has largely declined, the city’s legacy continues as a center of South African history and mining heritage.