Afghanistan’s emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Afghan miners endure harsh conditions, relying on basic tools to extract precious emeralds in Panjshir's steep valleys.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:36:48 UTC.

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