Inside China Toxic Rare Earth Mine


  • Photographer
    richard jones
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention
  • Date of Photograph
    12/12/2009

Chis produces 97% of the world's Rare Elements, that are essential for everything from i.pods to computer discs, wind turbines, car batteries and smart bombs. The 17 elements found in all high tech products are mining in two massive mines in North China, processed in toxic plants using acid and creating havoc on the environment.

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