From the archive: Dark crystals: the brutal reality behind a booming wellness craze

vor 2 Jahren

This week, from 2019: Demand for ‘healing’ crystals is soaring – but many are mined in deadly conditions in one of the world’s poorest countries. And there is little evidence that this billion-dollar industry is cleaning up its act. By Tess McClure

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The Audio Long Read

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vor 2 Jahren

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some
classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the
authors. This week, from 2019: Demand for ‘healing’ crystals is
soaring – but many are mined in deadly conditions in one of the
world’s poorest countries. And there is little evidence that this
billion-dollar industry is cleaning up its act. By Tess McClure.
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