From photojournalist Mark Ovaska, by way of NPR, a remarkable series of photos from Rinconada, Peru. This is what a modern-day gold rush very, very high up in the Andes looks like. The vision of the industry's human and environmental impact is astounding...see the whole Glacier Gold series here.
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| From NPR: A miner makes his way up a steep trail during a shift change in La Rinconada, Peru. Revolving shifts allow miners to see daylight every few days. Copyright Mark Ovaska, 2010. |
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