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Mponeng is an ultra-deep tabular gold mine in South Africa in the Witwatersrand Basin of the Gauteng Province. [1] Previously known as Western Deep Levels No1 Shaft, the mine began operations in 1986. [2] It is one of the most substantial gold mines in the world in terms of production and magnitude, reaching over 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) below the ...
The field was opened just south of the city limits on December 4, 1928, and first entered Oklahoma City limits on May 27, 1930. [1] Petunia Oil Well in front of the Oklahoma state capitol in Oklahoma City, OK on April 3, 2007. The field includes drill sites around the Oklahoma State Capitol and other nearby state government buildings.
This list of deepest mines includes operational and non-operational mines that are at least 2,224 m (7,297 ft), which is the depth of Krubera Cave, the deepest known natural cave in the world. The depth measurements in this list represent the difference in elevation from the entrance of the mine to the deepest excavated point.
The Oklahoma State Capitol is the house of government of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is the building that houses the Oklahoma Legislature and executive branch offices. It is located along Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City and contains 452,508 square feet of floor area. [ 2 ]
The Oklahoma Legislature abolished the State Mining Board and replaced it with the Oklahoma Mining Commission in 1985. The Commission is a nine-member board that serves as the governing body of the Department and is responsible for approving the Department's budget, establishing policy and appointing the Director of the Department.
Capitol Hill is a neighborhood of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was originally a separate city that was established in 1905, merging with its larger neighbor in 1911. [ 1 ] The neighborhood is located just south of downtown Oklahoma City and borders to the north by the North Canadian River. [ 2 ]
It is also where the state's Capitol Building is located. Additionally, it is where the state's largest medical complex, comprising OU Medicine, the VA Hospital, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma State Department of Health, and many more public and private medical organizations is located.
Skyline of downtown Oklahoma City There are more than 50 completed high-rises in Oklahoma City, most of which stand in the central business district. In the city, 25 buildings stand 200 feet (61 m) and taller. The tallest building in Oklahoma City, and in Oklahoma, is the 50-story Devon Tower, which rises 844 feet (257 m) above the central business district. Other notable skyscrapers are Chase ...