【Boyacá, Colo】Muzo Colombia Reports Illegal Incursion into Emerald Mine
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the stark contrast between Colombia’s celebrated emerald wealth and the persistent threats from illegal mining…
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【Boyacá and C】Muzo and Other Emerald-Producing Municipalities in Colombia: Where Are They Located?
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the unique geological origins and exceptional qualities—such as brilliance, color, and hardness—that make…
【Muzo, Colomb】Colombian Miners Hunt for Dreams in Leftover Emeralds
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the unique economy of Muzo, Colombia, where the discarded material from large-scale emerald mining creates…
【Colombia】Colombia: Meeting the Emerald Hunters
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the lives of Colombia’s “guaqueros,” the informal miners who search for emeralds in the country’s famed mines. It…
【Bogotá, Colo】CCTV Correspondent’s World View | Strolling Through the Emerald Kingdom of Colombia, Exploring the Beautiful Legend of the ‘Goddess’s Tears’
Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series exploring Colombia’s famed “four treasures.” Having previously covered coffee, flowers, and gold, we…
【Muzo, Colomb】Women of Colombia’s Emerald Mines Shine After Smashing Taboo
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the resilience of Colombia’s “guaqueras”—women who defy long-standing superstitions to search for emeralds in mine…
【Boyaca Regio】Tracing the Green War • Patrick Zachmann
Editor’s NoteThis article offers a rare glimpse into Colombia’s perilous emerald trade, exploring the journey from the mines to global markets. It…