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One quarter of the world's nickel deposits are located in New Caledonia, where mining operations have been ongoing for several hundred years.
More than 100 million blood donations were collected worldwide in 2015, yet the industry increasingly relies on paid donors in poorer neighborhoods.
In the late 1990s, Unocal's vice president, Mary Miller, secretly invited Taliban leaders to the company's headquarters in Sugarland, Texas, to discuss a pipeline project.
Colombia exported 27% more emeralds in 2016 than in 2015, with 60% of those stones going to the United States amid a growing black market.
The Colombian Army fights illegal gold mining to protect biodiversity and restore order.
Approximately 5 million farmers produce cocoa beans in West Africa, yet they receive only 5 to 7% of the retail value of chocolate bars.
More than 90% of gold's origin remains uncertain, contributing to environmental pollution and human rights abuses in the Amazon.
Emerald mine workers in Colombia face stark inequalities as they navigate a lucrative global trade dominated by wealthy barons and high-profile figures like Julia Roberts.
In Sierra Leone, a miner struggles to support his family on less than 3 dollars a day while industry leaders and geologists navigate the complex diamond trade.
Over 100 missions to the Moon are planned before 2030, as the United States and China lead a new space race for lunar resources.
Haji Bashir Noorzai, a key figure in Afghanistan's heroin trade, operates amidst a thriving opium market in Kandahar, largely overlooked by American forces.
A third of Afghanistan's population lives below the poverty line, while the unregulated emerald trade could generate $1 trillion for the country.
In 2001, over 20,000 cars vanished in Australia, with organized crime groups exporting stolen vehicles and parts to the Middle East.
Chinese authorities ignore child trafficking, leaving parents like Mr. Sun desperate for help.
In September 2009, the demand for mobile phones drives the exploitation of Coltan in Congo's war zone, where armed militias force children to mine under perilous conditions.
Minister Nicholas Kazadi discusses mining growth and local value in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
9/11 transforms American pop culture, impacting music, fashion, and film industry choices.
Jeremy Weir discusses commodity prices and the impact of energy transition on demand.
Europe faces a severe energy crisis due to its dependency on Russian oil and gas.
Russia steals Ukrainian grain worth hundreds of millions, shipping it to the Middle East.
The managing director highlights Africa's severe economic downturn due to the Kovach crisis.
In Chile's Atacama Salt Flat, SQM's lithium extraction raises questions about meeting global demand while addressing environmental concerns from local entrepreneurs like Rosa Ramos.
In November 2009, tens of thousands of children are kidnapped and sold in China each year.
Chinese entrepreneurs control Madagascar's vanilla trade, affecting local farmers and traditions.
In Morocco, nomadic meteorite hunters have transitioned from goat herding to searching for valuable meteorites, driven by a growing market and collectors.
More than 30% of Mongolia's GDP is expected to come from the Ulaanbaatar copper mine, one of the largest in the world, as the country accelerates its mining boom.
Swiss trade with Russia continues despite sanctions against Russian coal exports.
Hurricane Thomas devastates banana industries in the Windwood Islands, threatening livelihoods.
The rig count in Fox Creek, Alberta, dropped from about 100 to 35 as low oil prices led to widespread layoffs in the oil industry.
Venezuela's Oil Bust cripples Maracaibo, leaving workers and the economy in crisis.
Each week, a licensed diamond trader in Angola purchases over $2 million worth of stones amid a dangerous and corrupt trade environment.
Gold prices plummet, causing despair among miners in South Africa's East Rand goldmine.
Between 50,000 and 100,000 illegal miners work in perilous conditions on Bangka Island, contributing to Indonesia's status as the world's largest tin exporter.
The New Shale Rush in North Dakota transforms global energy markets and politics.
People steal Philodendron Spiritus Sancti from the San Diego Botanical Garden for profit.
Russia's refusal to renew a grain deal disrupts Ukrainian exports and raises global wheat prices.
China's investment in Latin America and the Caribbean reached nearly 16 billion dollars last year, significantly impacting Guyana's natural resources.
This DW business special discusses the effectiveness of a price cap on Russian oil.
Tyson, assisted by Parker, weighs a week's worth of gold to assess his ambitious goal of 450 pounds while navigating the challenges of the gold mining industry.
China has established a $150 billion investment fund to boost its domestic semiconductor industry as it competes with the United States for technological dominance.
The coronavirus pandemic leads to significant economic decline in America and China, with millions of unemployment claims and plummeting commodity prices.
Botswana's diamond reserves, valued at about $3 billion annually, have transformed the nation from one of the poorest to one of the most prosperous in Africa.
Working every weekend for a year could yield over $65,000 in gold for miners in the Dahlonega Gold Belt of Georgia.
Freddy and Juan teach miners how to maximize gold recovery using a finishing table.
Freddy and Juan-o aim for 10 ounces of gold daily using advanced mining technology.
The video questions how many people know the price of milk and its historical implications.
Gold mining trommels are essential machines that efficiently separate gold from dirt and debris, playing a crucial role in the extraction process.
Money laundering through diamonds is examined along the San Diego-Mexico border, highlighting smuggling ease and the diamond cartel's regulatory challenges.
