The economic benefits of gemstone mining are not evenly distributed among Madagascar's communities; local miners frequently work in hazardous conditions and receive unfair compensation for their labor due to lack of transparency and regulation in the gem trade.

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the lack of transparency and regulation in the gem trade often leaves local miners vulnerable to exploitation without proper oversight miners frequently work in hazardous conditions and receive unfair compensation for their labor [7:50]

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Unearthing Madagascar's Gemstone Treasures: The Hidden CostsRing & Ruby (pvt) Ltd
Created: 8/11/2026, 8:10:04 AM

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