VOICED : Fortune hunters flock to Madagascar's sapphire mines

What is one of the main challenges faced by miners in Madagascar?

• Accessing clean water

• Finding a safe place to live

• Locating sapphires in dangerous conditions

• Getting proper education

What percentage of the world's sapphires are produced in Madagascar?

• 40%

• 60%

• 25%

• 10%

How do miners in Madagascar typically earn money?

• By selling sapphires directly to international buyers

• By finding sapphires or other precious stones

• Through government subsidies

• By working in regulated mines

What happens to sapphires after they are sold in Madagascar?

• They are used locally for jewelry

• They are sent to Sri Lanka for polishing and cutting

• They are exported to the United States

• They are stored in local banks

What is a significant issue with the sapphire mining industry in Madagascar?

• High taxes on sapphire sales

• Overregulation of the mining process

• Lack of government revenue from mining

• Excessive profits for local miners