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King of diamonds

United Kingdom, 1950
film

Traces the history of diamond mining in South Africa, showing scenes inside diamond mines. Provides an insight into the work required to convert the raw stone..

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Diamonds

South Africa, 1965
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Riches of the Veldt: South Africa

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River of diamonds

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More precious than gold

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The Cutting edge

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Riches of the earth

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