Known for its colorful pink hues and rich salt deposits, Lake Retba, or Lac Rose, is a driving force of Senegal's economy. But extracting salt from a hypersaline lake comes with its fair share of risks for local miners.
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Myanmar's Kachin State is believed to hold up to 90% of the world's most valuable jade. Demand for it is growing in China, where the stone is considered sacred.
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I wanted to make quick money and travel the world — so I moved to Australia and became a FIFO worker
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With bitcoin hitting new record highs, the crypto world is bracing for the next "halving," which occurs every four years. We break down how it works and what it means for investors.
