Women blast through gender barriers in Colombia’s emerald mines

The woman have opened a difficult path for themselves in a sector long dominated by men. But most profits go to merchants that have invested in technologies that help them find these stones.

By: The Associated Press

Mar 22 2024
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COSCUEZ, Colombia (AP) — Deep inside mountain tunnels where the heat is so intense it causes headaches, women with power tools are chipping away at boulders in search of gems. They have opened a difficult path for themselves in Colombia’s emerald ind... [8189 chars]