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These men have completed their second (and final) trip for the day to the crater and back, and now receive their wages in cash – approximately 60 cents (US) per kilogram, for an average US$48 per 12km return trip. A fortune in a society where the minimum wage is around US$100 per month, but at a huge health cost. by: kithamilton Views[785]

At the rim, there is time for a short rest before the 5km descent to the weighing station. At the time of my visit, there were five heroes capable of carrying a 100km load. by: kithamilton Views[753]

It is an arduous 1km climb from the mine up to the rim of the crater, with the workers carrying an average load of 80kg in two baskets slung across their shoulders. by: kithamilton Views[718]

Risking diseases of the lungs, heart and eyes, miners extract pure sulphur as it emerges in molten form from deep within the crater by: kithamilton Views[766]

Minor Miners

POLAND | Tue, 30 Sep 2014 | By rmckinley | Views [1126]

We were heeded not to wander off on our own, as we would quickly become lost and die. Briefed on how to use our carbon monoxide absorbers in case of a fire in the mine, we were also informed if there was an emergency, our absorbers would last ... Read more >

Tags: dark, miners, mines, poland, salt, tunnels

Photos: My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

INDIA | Fri, 28 Jun 2013 | By eztosee | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

Photojournalist, my goal is work exclusively on social themes (kind of life, traditions, climatic changes) usually for long time on assignment for realization of books. The Travel Photography Scholarship could be a great opportunity for create a new ... Read more >
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Tags: black, black world, coal, dust, illegal, india, jharkhand, miners, pollution, survivor