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Miners sifting sand searching tin ore. The entire Batako village works in the illegal mine, mere meters away from the homes.
Illegal tin mine in Batako, Tunghin. Bangka Island (Indonesia) is devastated by illegal tin mines. The demand for tin has increased due to its use in smart phones and tablets.

Mine d'étain illégale à Batako - Tunghin.
L'île de Bangka (Indonésie) est dévastée par des mines d'étain sauvages. la demande de l'étain a explosé à cause de son utilisation dans les smartphones et tablettes.

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Miners sifting sand searching tin ore. The entire Batako village works in the illegal mine, mere meters away from the homes.<br />
Illegal tin mine in Batako, Tunghin. Bangka Island (Indonesia) is devastated by illegal tin mines. The demand for tin has increased due to its use in smart phones and tablets.<br />
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Mine d'étain illégale à Batako - Tunghin. <br />
L'île de Bangka (Indonésie) est dévastée par des mines d'étain sauvages. la demande de l'étain a explosé à cause de son utilisation dans les smartphones et tablettes.