Day 3: Nana the Galamseyer
Galamseyer (Noun) - "one who gathers and sells." Local term for Illegal or "artisanal" miners
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A grey Suzuki SUV pulled up outside the jungle cantina. Black smoke billowed up from the exhaust and a man stepped out.
His clothes were professional, crisp blue polo, clean khakis and very friendly smile. He was dressed more like a Bestbuy employee than my image of an illegal miner.
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