Opal Miners Dig Their Way to Prosperity

Posted on : Friday , 4th September 2015

Ethiopia's opal industry currently generates around 25 million USD a year.

The Ethiopian highlands are often called "the roof of Africa". It's a rugged, breathtakingly beautiful landscape and a discovery in recent years has got precious gem experts around the world excited: opals.

The government has supplied the miners with basic tools and says it wants to improve health and safety standards. Miners who have formed cooperatives told Al Jazeera they have been able to save money to buy cars and houses.

Ethiopia's opal industry currently generates around 25 million USD a year.

Miners say they are able to save money to buy cars and houses thanks to government's focus on safety and health issues.

Source : allafrica.com

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