Losing its sparkle: Colombia’s emerald capital weighs the cost of its precious stones
theguardian.com/global-development/2025/may/01/colombia-emerald-capital-water-pollution-erosion-mining-precious-stones
As big companies and informal miners blame each other for the damage to rivers and forests, mining risks long-term harm to those living nearby
The small town of Muzo, nestled deep in Colombia’s emerald-rich valleys of Boyacá province, is a place where the soil holds great wealth.…
This story appeared on theguardian.com, 2025-05-01 13:00:20.