Shinyanga, Tanzania · Africa
Mwadui sits on the route: 20 minutes from Songwa.
Mwadui is a town located in Shinyanga, Tanzania. With a population of 23,296, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Mwadui sits in Tanzania. It's in the Africa/Dar es Salaam time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mwadui to your route.
The Williamson Diamond Mine (also known as the Mwadui mine) is a diamond mine 23 kilometres (14 mi) northeast of Shinyanga in Tanzania; it became well known as the first significant diamond mine outside of South Africa. The kimberlite pipe was found in March 1940 and the mine established by John Williamson, a CanadianRead more
geologist, and has been continuous operation since then, making it one of the oldest continuously operating diamond mines in the world. Over its lifetime it has produced over 19 million carats (3,800 kg) of diamonds. A 2020 report by The Guardian said that high-quality pink diamonds from the mine could value up to $700,000 a carat.
The Williamson mine was once owned by its namesake Williamson and later nationalized by the government of Tanzania. Since February 2009 the mine is mostly owned by Petra Diamonds, with 75% ownership, the government of Tanzania owning the remaining 25%. In 2020, the mine came under scrutiny because of alleged human rights violations.
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Mwadui is located in Shinyanga, Tanzania, Africa. The coordinates are -3.5500 latitude, 33.6000 longitude.
Mwadui has a population of approximately 23,296 people, making it a town in Tanzania.
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