The Battle for the $150 Million Emerald Business in Colombia

Colombia produces the world’s costliest emeralds. The best-quality stones may be value tens of 1000’s of {dollars} per carat. Miners have fought over these treasures for hundreds of years, however prior to now decade, overseas traders have modernized and consolidated the business. The newcomers have introduced security and new jobs to the world, however there’s little left over for the communities across the mines. So what occurs when overseas traders take over a $150 million business? And might native miners achieve a bit of it again?