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Inside the emerald mines that make Colombia a global giant of the green gem

Rocks retrieved from a mine in Muzo, Colombia, show some of what makes the country the biggest producer of high-value emeralds. Carlos Saavedra for NPR hide caption

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Inside the emerald mines that make Colombia a global giant of the green gem

March 11, 2023 • NPR ventures into a Colombian emerald mine — which used to be more dangerous, with potential explosions inside and gunfights outside. The CEO, a former U.S. diplomat, says he wanted to change that.

Inside the emerald mines that make Colombia a global giant of the green gem

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