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Myanmar gold mining
The western margin of the Shan Plateau in eastern Myanmar is rich in gemstones such as rubies and sapphires, as well as gold, tin and lead. Working conditions in Myanmar mines can be poor - often workers’ health, safety and human rights are low priorities.
There is little to no protection against falling rocks, gases in the subsurface, the pervasive dust, >35°C temperatures or malaria. Tools are rudimentary and most rock is broken, sorted and transported by hand. Wages for mine workers (in 2014) were typically from 5000 Kyat (about $5) per month to 1000 Kyat (about $1) per day.
Myanmar gold mining
The western margin of the Shan Plateau in eastern Myanmar is rich in gemstones such as rubies and sapphires, as well as gold, tin and lead. Working conditions in Myanmar mines can be poor - often workers’ health, safety and human rights are low priorities.
There is little to no protection against falling rocks, gases in the subsurface, the pervasive dust, >35°C temperatures or malaria. Tools are rudimentary and most rock is broken, sorted and transported by hand. Wages for mine workers (in 2014) were typically from 5000 Kyat (about $5) per month to 1000 Kyat (about $1) per day.