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De Wet shaft, Tsumeb Mine (Ongopolo Mine), Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| De Wet shaft | Shaft (Flooded) |
| Tsumeb Mine (Ongopolo Mine) | Mine (Inactive) |
| Tsumeb | Constituency |
| Oshikoto Region | Region |
| Namibia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
19° 14' 30'' South , 17° 42' 46'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Shaft (Flooded) - last checked 2025
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tsumeb | 12,190 (2013) | 1.0km |
| Grootfontein | 24,099 (2014) | 55.6km |
| Otavi | 4,562 (2012) | 60.3km |
The De Wet shaft was the main shaft of the mine from where ore was brought to the surface.
The De Wet shaft was completed in 1953, eventually reached a depth of around 1,006 metres and closed in 1996.
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De Wet shaft, Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Oshikoto Region, Namibia