Largest global mines based on depth as of 2021
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As of 2021, the Mponeng Gold Mine in Carletonville, South Africa, was the deepest mine in the world, with a depth of four kilometers. Every day around 5,400 metric tons of rock is excavated from this mine. It takes longer than one hour to travel from the surface to the bottom of the Mponeng Gold Mine.
Eight of the world's ten deepest mines are located in South Africa. The United States and India are home to the remaining two of the top ten deepest mines in the world.
Eight of the world's ten deepest mines are located in South Africa. The United States and India are home to the remaining two of the top ten deepest mines in the world.
