Flash-forward
The Galamsey took a seat across from us in the jungle cantina. He checked over his shoulder to make sure we were alone before reaching into his pocket and revealing three tiny balls wrapped up in grey plastic. Bits of dust fell on the table as he untwirled the spheres and delicately lined them up on a napkin.
The room’s dim blue and red ne…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to 14 Days of Illegal Gold mining in Ghana to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.