The illegal gold miners of Ghana

Emil Lendof

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Feb 22, 2017

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Gold Diggers: Workers Hunt For Gold In Growing Number Of Illegal Mines

Illegal gold mines have become more common in Ghana, West Africa. Barcroft Images

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Miners work extremely long days under the hot sun and often in illegal mines. Barcroft Images

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Miners dig away in the muddy region in search of gold. Barcroft Images

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*** EXCLUSIVE *** GHANA, WEST AFRICA – 2014: The photographer explored the areas of Tarkwa, Kyebi, East Akim, Kumasi, Obuasi and Takoradi to find the regions with the highest concentration… Barcroft Images

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Miners face daily health and safety risks from chemicals used in the gold mines. Barcroft Images

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Two mud-covered miners work in the blistering sun in Ghana. Barcroft Images

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The gold mining industry has taken off since the financial crisis in the region. Barcroft Images

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*** EXCLUSIVE *** GHANA, WEST AFRICA – 2014: The gold mining industry has taken off since the financial crisis in the region in Ghana, West Africa, 2014. AN AUSTRALIAN photographer… Barcroft Images

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A mud-stained worker crouches in the water as he sifts for gold. Barcroft Images

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Small-scale illegal mines have sprung up across the region in Ghana, West Africa. Barcroft Images

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