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  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A truck drives along a road at the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine, located in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. Operated by the National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO), the mine includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A loader works at the Sarcheshmeh copper mine located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine, located in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
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    Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
    A truck drives along a road at the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine, located in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. Operated by the National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO), the mine includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 29, 2005 - Shanxi, China: A red light district with prostitutes near coal mining centers. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Village people carry away coal for use their home without permission. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: A miner goes to work. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Coal mine factory. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 27, 2005 - Shanxi, China: A secret mine, among many. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Village people carry away coal for use their home without permission. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners are waiting to go onto the mine site. It is 5 kilometers from entrance to mine site. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners are waiting to go onto the mine site. It is 5 kilometers from entrance to mine site. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners go into the tunnel to work. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners go into the tunnel to work. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The miners' home. There is electricity, but almost blackout. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The miners' home. There is electricity, but almost blackout. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The miners' home. There is electricity, but almost blackout. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners return from the tunnel. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 27, 2005 - Shanxi, China: A train transports coal. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners return from the tunnel. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 29, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The biggest mining strip in Shanxi has a circumference of over 30 kilometers. Thirty percent of China's coal reserves are located in the Shanxi province, 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Coal mine factory. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Coal mine factory. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 28, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Coal mine factory. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 29, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Coal mine factory. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: A miner smoking drugs. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 29, 2005 - Shanxi, China: A red light district with prostitutes near coal mining centers. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 27, 2005 - Shanxi, China: A train transports coal. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 29, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Village people carry away coal for use their home without permission. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 27, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Village people carry away coal for use their home without permission. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners return from the tunnel. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners return from the tunnel. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners return from the tunnel. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Miners return from the tunnel. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

  • Coal mining in China
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    Coal mining in China
    August 30, 2005 - Shanxi, China: Coal mine factory. The Shanxi province is located 600 kilometers west of Beijing. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of coal. In 2003, the Chinese government started controlling illegal mining operation as they did not paid taxes and did not report accidents. The mines work non stop and the miners take turns working 8-hour shifts. Working for 10 months allows them to buy a house in the countryside. The miners health deteriorates after the age of 40 with lung problems. Some of the miners are criminals. Coal mines are owned by wealthy industrialist from Shanxi who invest heavily in Beijing real estate owning almost all the city's properties. (Hitoshi Katanoda/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)

     

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