Translate page with Google

Story Publication logo November 7, 2012

Philippines: Child Labor and Gold Mining

Country:

Author:
Media file: PricePhilippinesChildLaborProjectTeaser.jpg
English

Tiny children and teens toil in the gold mines of the Philippines and Indonesia. A risky, often...

SECTIONS

The islands of the Philippines are rich in gold, producing more than 31 metric tons in 2011 to rank 18th in world production. More than half of that gold comes from small-scale mines. It is in these mines that you will find the children.

RELATED CONTENT

RELATED TOPICS

teal halftone illustration of a construction worker holding a helmet under their arm

Topic

Labor Rights

Labor Rights
yellow halftone illustration of two construction workers moving a wheelbarrow of dirt

Topic

Extractive Industries

Extractive Industries

Support our work

Your support ensures great journalism and education on underreported and systemic global issues