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Article

1 Dec 2008

Author:
Marketplace, American Public Media

Working: Fidele Musaviri - Miner [Dem. Rep. of Congo]

Just traversing the mine was treacherous. To get from tunnel to tunnel you have to walk on narrow paths, slick with mud, above steep open pits...accidents are common... Kids as young as 11 work in the mines... Fidele has been mining for six years and has no savings to show for it.