Unveiling the Journey of Jewelry: From Mines to Stores

💎Workers in Pakistan collect gold scraps from drains and waste to sell to artisans who make gold jewelry.

🔨Miners in Sri Lanka crawl inside deep tunnels to find valuable gems, facing risks and challenges such as collapsing tunnels and flooding.

🌊The mining process in Sri Lanka involves constantly draining water from the tunnels, preventing flooding and land damage.

⛏️Gem miners in Sri Lanka use logs and materials from local rubber trees to reinforce the tunnels.

🗻Sri Lanka's geological foundation and natural factors like heavy rains contribute to the abundance of gemstones in the country.

How do workers in Pakistan find gold scraps?

—Workers in Pakistan collect gold scraps discarded by jewelers when they grind down larger pieces. They search through drains and waste to find these valuable scraps.

What are some risks faced by miners in Sri Lanka?

—Miners in Sri Lanka face risks such as collapsing tunnels and flooding due to high water table levels. They constantly drain water from the tunnels to prevent damage to the surrounding land and maintain a safe working environment.

How do miners in Sri Lanka reinforce the tunnels?

—Miners in Sri Lanka use logs and materials from local rubber trees to reinforce the tunnels. These materials are placed strategically to strengthen the structure and prevent collapses.

Why is Sri Lanka known for its abundance of gemstones?

—Sri Lanka's geological foundation and natural factors like heavy rains contribute to the abundance of gemstones in the country. The rocks undergo high levels of heat and pressure, creating favorable conditions for the formation of gemstones.

What happens to the gems after they are mined?

—The gems are typically sold to middlemen who then supply them to workshops where they are cut, shaped, and polished into individual gems. These gems are then used to create various types of jewelry.

00:00The process of extracting and making jewelry involves intricate steps and challenges.

01:00In Pakistan, workers collect gold scraps from drains and waste to sell to artisans who make gold jewelry.

02:00Miners in Sri Lanka crawl inside deep tunnels to find valuable gems, facing risks of collapsing tunnels and flooding.

03:00The mining process in Sri Lanka involves constantly draining water from the tunnels to prevent flooding and land damage.

04:00Miners in Sri Lanka reinforce the tunnels using logs and materials from local rubber trees.

05:00Sri Lanka's geological foundation and natural factors like heavy rains contribute to the abundance of gemstones in the country.

10:00Innovative companies are finding ways to extract precious metals from electronic waste, reducing the need for traditional mining processes.

13:00Mint Innovation uses microbes to selectively concentrate precious metals from e-waste, making it easier to extract valuable materials.