Mining in Afghanistan: Afghan emeralds garner international attention

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A recent auction of emeralds in Afghanistan has attracted international attention, with 3,000 carats of the precious stones selling for a quarter of a million dollars.

Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports.

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