Job scarcity and the hope of striking it rich are driving women to pursue mining despite the grueling conditions. Colombian emeralds are highly valued globally, with the potential for significant ...
Women blast through gender barriers in Colombia's emerald mines, but struggle to emerge from poverty
Deep inside mountain tunnels where the heat is so intense it causes headaches, women with power tools are chipping away at boulders in search of gems. They have opened a difficult path for themselves ...
An emerald seeker shows some of the green gems found in the Las Animas river close to a mine in Muzo, Colombia -- known as the "emerald capital of the world" An emerald seeker shows some of the green ...
Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
A very rare, 21.52-carat Colombian “no oil” emerald-and-diamond ring will lead Phillips' sale of jewels and jadeite in Hong Kong next month, with a presale estimate of between HK$7.5 million and ...
Women blast through gender barriers in Colombia’s emerald mines, but struggle to emerge from poverty
COSCUEZ, Colombia (AP) — Deep inside mountain tunnels where the heat is so intense it causes headaches, women with power tools are chipping away at boulders in search of gems. They have opened a ...
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