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which accommodate vertical circulation ramps and ser- ◊ Below: Mining at Thabazimbi
vice cores. A hierarchy of tree structures runs through ◊ Bottom: Peter Mokaba Sports Stadium
the scheme, emphasising the efficiency of the design
through the repetition of elements.
23°55’27.16” S, 29°27’54.43” E
8. Mining at Thabazimbi has been going on for
decades and has for many years been the main source
of iron ore for the South African smelters. The name
actually means mountain of iron. Once more this mine
relies on the roads and railway lines to transport the ore
and the water to serve both the mine and the town.
24°35’42.40” S, 27°24’14.73” E
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