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202:. Diamonds were first discovered in the region around 1908. However, it wasn't until 1989 that the government of Namibia spent $ 53 million on the exploration and creation of a new diamond mine on the site. The mine had a projected life-span of ten years and was expected to produce 2.5 million carats of diamonds. The mine was officially opened by
239:, another ghost town approximately 30 km (20 mi) north of Elizabeth Bay. The episode focused on the effects of wind and sand upon the various run-down buildings and displayed rooms that were filled with sand.
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on 2 August 1991 and stopped being operational around 1998. By 2000, the town was considered a ghost town. Because of being located in a restricted area, a permit is required for a visit.
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Namibia Government. As of 2009 the Elizabeth Bay mine was operating at a $ 76 million loss.
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622:"Namibia;Elizabeth Bay Mine Extension Ready to Roll". Africa News. July 29, 2005.
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The derelict theater building in
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