Diamond Rush Origins
Cecil, initially seeking health in South Africa, seized the diamond rush by renting water pumps and eventually purchasing entire mines, leading to the establishment of De Beers. The mining conditions were harsh and perilous, as depicted in a 1940s documentary that highlighted the brutal realities faced by laborers in dark, cramped tunnels. The extraction process was labor-intensive, requiring thousands of tons of earth to be moved for just a few diamonds.In this clip
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