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Child gold mining in Philippines

In the Philippines, underwater gold mining comes with small payoffs and big risks

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In the Philippines, families with children mine for gold in dark, muddy tunnels of water up to 60 feet deep — exposing themselves to grave danger in the process.In the Philippines, families with children mine for gold in dark, muddy tunnels of water up to 60 feet deep — exposing themselves to grave danger in the process.