Copper output from Codelco jumps 17% in November
Cochilco data showed that Codelco production totaled 133,600 metric tons in November.
In Colombia, miners dig for emeralds in the rivers as well as underground in the renowned Muzo area.
More than 75% of residents from the municipality, in the central northern region of the country, work in mining.
One of the world’s most famous uncut emeralds — The Devonshire — is from the Muzo mines. It is a 1,383.95 carat stone.
A new photo-journalism feature illustrates the miners’ work as they search for the precious gems in the Minero river and the Real mine.
Image: Xinhua screengrab
