Why Sand Divers Risk Their Lives 300 Times A Day For The World's Most Mined Resource

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Sand is the most mined resource in the world. But extracting it from lakes and rivers comes at a deadly cost — and could have dire consequences for the environment. 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - On The Way To The Quarry 02:13 - Mining In The Wouri River 05:37 - From Sand Miner To UFC Fighter 06:53 - The Business Of Sand Mining 08:00 - Environmental Consequences 09:43 - Impact On Fishing Industry 10:32 - Sand And Urbanization 11:36 - Mining In The Beki River 12:20 - Manufactured Sand 13:03 - Finding The Silver Lining 14:13 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #cameroon #mining #businessinsider #riskybusiness MORE RISKY BUSINESS VIDEOS: How China's Thirst For 'Blood Jade' Fuels A Risky Trade In Myanmar | Risky Business https://youtu.be/WSyRe8j2vmk How Syria's 'Valley Of Death' Became One Of The Largest Landfills In The Country | Risky Business https://youtu.be/2NesfDyrGHE Why Hunting For 20-Million-Year-Old Petrified Wood Is So Dangerous In Indonesia | Risky Business https://youtu.be/h6IZFP9_GSA Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Why Sand Divers Risk Their Lives 300 Times A Day For The World's Most Mined Resource