Summary of Megaestructuras: La mina de Oro mas Profunda del Mundo HD

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The video discusses the world's deepest gold mine, located in Tautaona, Chile. The mine is operational and produces gold. The video showcases the dangers of working in the mine, as well as the new technology used to support the miners. Despite the risks, the mine is still profitable.

• 00:00:00 In the early 1900s, gold was discovered in South Africa. Soon, a small town called Dalton was built to house the miners, and Johannesburg became a prosperous city. However, in the late 1960s, the mines began to run dry, and the town was abandoned. In the 1990s, a new mining operation was started at a much deeper level than before, and now, the city of Johannesburg is once again a thriving metropolis. This video tells the story of how this city was built and the challenges that the engineers faced when trying to excavate the gold at a depth of 3,600 meters. The project took 15 years and required a fortune to be invested, but in the end, the results were worth it.
• 00:05:00 This video features a talk by director of production, Fanny Fonst, about the Taunton Mine, the deepest mine in the world. The mine was designed by some remarkable men, and was a huge step forward for humanity. I'm proud to have them as my predecessors, and I salute them for their hard work and dedication 48 years later. However, the opening of the mines was just the beginning - the next challenge was creating an atmosphere in which miners could breathe and work at reasonable temperatures at that depth. When the first mine was excavated at Taunton, skeptics believed it was impossible to create an air circulation system without ventilation. The engineers got to work and designed a very effective ventilation system that is still in use today. Richard Mac and his team are responsible for ensuring that, while the environment is respirable, in reality it is very simple. There are massive air extractors on the surface and below, which suck in fresh air at a rate of 900 cubic feet per second. The extractors then release the air outside, helping to push it along along 800 kilometers of tunnels. Engineers seldom work solo in the ventilation rooms - you have to be strong and resistant to stay here for long. The air speed is
• 00:10:00 This YouTube video showcases the Taunton Mine in England, which is the deepest mine in the world. The video explains the challenges of mining at such a depth, including the frequent earthquakes and harsh temperatures. The mine's only entrance and exit is a vertical tunnel, which is transported by an 800-kilometer-long cable system. Every week, inspectors check the mine's safety system. The work in the mine is dangerous and demanding, and few people are willing to take on the job.
• 00:15:00 This video follows the work of a miner in one of the world's deepest mines. The miners wear special clothes and use equipment to detect gas levels and avoid any potential accidents. The work is physically demanding, and the conditions are often hot and humid. The miners must be extremely fit and have strong immune systems to survive this job.
• 00:20:00 In this video, geologist Peter Banfield discusses the dangers of mining, specifically groundwater contamination. He explains that while water can be a positive force in many ways, it can also be one of the most dangerous aspects of mining. His job is to track subterranean water using the latest technology, and the advance of mining is continually updated using technology such as CAT scans. However, it is hard to imagine before the existence of this technology that geologists would have to draw detailed plans every day using pen and paper to study new geological characteristics underground and plan where to dig next. Today, Peter is reviewing a zone where the temperature reaches 34 degrees Celsius, only workers are allowed entry for a limited time because sudden heat waves can occur in seconds. Even though this water stream might not seem very big, it is extremely hot and has a huge pressure and comes from where, they may never know, millions of liters of more precious gold could come out. The work of geologists is very important, and every day, Solomon, a miner working below ground, performs his job. Solomon every day does what he calls "one more day of work" in the world's deepest mine, so far without any earthquakes. In terms of technical parameters to be monitored, the resistance of
• 00:25:00 The AutoNa gold mine is one of the most productive in Africa, and despite economic pressures, it remains open due to advances in science, technology, and engineering. The mine has surpassed all expectations, despite the risks posed by logistical challenges associated with operating at such a depth. The extraction process is similar to any other type of mine, with workers forced to work at depths of 3600 meters below the surface. The mine consumes a large amount of electricity with a monthly bill that exceeds 800,000 euros. Earthquakes form part of the life of a miner, and while they are a constant risk, the mine has designed mechanisms to mitigate them. In addition, underground tunnels are large enough to allow for machinery of large size, mitigating the impact of earthquakes. The biggest risk to miners is the threat of occupational accidents, which occur more frequently at subterranean mines due to the small size of the working zones. Despite these risks, the mine is still profitable.
• 00:30:00 This video discusses a mega-structure, known as the "Oro mine," which is the deepest mine in the world. It describes the extreme dangers faced by miners working there, including the risk of being buried alive if their mine tunnels collapse. The video also discusses a new technology used to support the miners, which is made out of recycled materials.
• 00:35:00 In this video, the author discusses the pros and cons of working in a mine. He talks about the dangers of working in a mine, and how Protoequipos are designed to resist these dangers. He goes on to say that, despite the risks, there have been only a few fatalities in recent years.
• 00:40:00 This video shows workers mining for gold at a deep mine. Over the years, many battles have been fought against earthquakes, but the guarantee of safety is a continuous war. Mining workers need to know that the risks are shared by men who believe more in action than in words. Today was harder than any other day. It is important to maintain high morale among the miners working the new shift. Those not underground will sleep this night for the first time in years. For the miners on shift, it is another day. Searching for gold has goals that must be fulfilled, and there is no rest for those dedicated to this pursuit. Immediately, work resumes in the two shifts of work at the mine's surface parking lot. Today, a new level was reached- the deepest ever- at 120 meters. The great lion has been defeated, but he will continue to demand his rightful dominion over what belongs to him. Auto Africa is close to excavating to a depth of greater depth. Auto Africa is not the world's deepest gold mine. That title belongs to an African mine designed more than four decades ago by visionary engineers and scientists. This African mine is the center of work for nearly 5000 people who must face nature daily at 3600 meters
• 00:45:00 The video showcases the world's deepest gold mine, located in Tautaona, Chile. The mine is operational and produces gold. It is interesting to note that, in order to produce the small amount of gold medals awarded at the Olympic games, it is necessary to use nearly one ton of earth to create one gram of gold. Additionally, it takes over a ton of rock to create an engagement ring made of gold. The mining industry has all the elements of nature against which it depends on the human spirit to remain operational.