February 6, 2013

Ninja miners: Four pitfalls for Mongolia’s astonishing growth

Ninja miners: Four pitfalls for Mongolia’s astonishing growth: "Traditionally, Mongolian life has been based around herding, with nomadic families sleeping in yurts and tending livestock. That’s why it’s surprising to hear stories like that of Khorloo, a 65-year-old Mongolian who spends her days digging through the Mongolian steppe with metal detectors and shovels, plucking out the occasional gold nugget after days of scratching in the dirt."

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