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Afghanistan's emerald miners attract global buyers despite rudimentary tools
Original: Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers
Afghanistan's emerald miners are drawing attention for producing stones that attract international buyers despite working with basic, outdated equipment. The report highlights the gap between the country's rich emerald deposits in Panjshir and the primitive methods used to extract them, raising questions about the industry's potential with better investment and technology.
Why now: Ongoing interest in Afghanistan's mineral wealth and how it might develop under current economic and political conditions
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