This video explores the realities of small-scale gold mining in Ghana, where rich mineral deposits have shaped the country’s history as the “Gold Coast.” It highlights how thousands of young miners work in dangerous, informal conditions using basic tools, risking their lives in deep underground shafts to support their families. The documentary also sheds light on the challenges of illegal mining, exploitation in gold trade, and the urgent need for better policies to improve livelihoods and create safer, more sustainable opportunities.
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Produced by: Alessandro Runci
Year: 2014
Language: English
Region: Ghana, West Africa
