Inside the deadly mica mines that feed our addiction to electronics
In Madagascar, thousands of adults and children risk their lives mining for a shiny mineral called mica. It's found in electronics, cars, planes, and even paint. But even though mica is found in products worth thousands of dollars, miners earn just a few cents every day. Drought in the country makes the situation even harder. So why do miners continue this dangerous job, and what is being done to help them?
In Madagascar, thousands of adults and children risk their lives mining for a shiny mineral called mica. It's found in electronics, cars, planes, and even paint. But even though mica is found in products worth thousands of dollars, miners earn just a few cents every day. Drought in the country makes the situation even harder. So why do miners continue this dangerous job, and what is being done to help them?