Los Mineros de Las Juntas de Abangares, Costa Rica Por: Gabrielle Luongo
Project Question What are the differences between transnational gold mining conglomerates and independent gold miners?
Project Background Gold Mining as a tradition in Guanacaste Effects that gold mining has had on the community How have the miners dealt with change within their industry?
Las Juntas de Abangares
Project Approach Interviews and visits!
Conditions
Silicosis and Fibrosis
Mercury Exposure
La Rastra
Equipment
Modern Technology
El Coopeoro
Miners at Work
Agricultural Outreach Mapping and visiting conservation areas
Results and Surprises
Favorites:
Thank You!