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Hope springs from sacrifice in West Africa’s Gold Mines

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“Finding gold is a matter of luck.” Mali is the 3rd largest gold producer in Africa and attracts thousands of people every year who leave their homes to join the gold mining sites in the hope of finding the precious nugget that will change their lives. Sikasso, Mali 2019. Photo: IOM/Anna Pujol-Mazzini (Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | 4 years ago)

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“To search for gold, you need no training. All you need is equipment, courage, and patience to get started.” Metal detectors, jackhammers, ropes, picks, shovels, compressors are enough to start operations. Mandiana, Guinea 2019. IOM/Aïssata Fofana (Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | 4 years ago)

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Being a gold miner and a mother is not always easy. There is no childcare services on the sites. In addition to the equipment, women bring their children to the work place. Mandiana, Guinea 2019. Photo: IOM/Aïssata Fofana (Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM) | 4 years ago)

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