Inside The Deadly Mica Mines That Feed Our Electronics Addiction | Risky Business | Insider News

In Madagascar, thousands of adults and children risk their lives mining for a shiny mineral called mica. It’s found in electronics, cars, planes, and even paint. But even though mica is found in products worth thousands of dollars, miners earn just a few cents every day. Drought in the country makes the situation even harder. So why do miners continue this dangerous job, and what is being done to help them? CHAPTERS: 0:01 Introduction 1:38 Journey to the mines 2:03 Inside the mica mine 3:59 Drought in Madagascar 4:23 A rare rain shower 4:45 Another journey to the mine 6:41 How mica is bought and exported 7:43 Child labor in mica mines in India and Madagascar 9:26 Efforts to help 10:03 Conclusion MORE RISKY BUSINESS VIDEOS: How Miners Hunt For Rare Gems In Afghanistan By Dodging The Taliban | Risky Business | Insider News How Police Raid Illegal Oil Labs That Fuel Colombia’s Cocaine Problem | Risky Business | Insider News