Andre Malerba

Photographer
   
Sand Mining
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Nationality: American
Biography: Andre is a fully accredited photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand, since 2016. From 2013-2016 he lived and worked in Myanmar exclusively, as the country struggled through the early days of democracy, and was awarded Magnum Photos 30 Under 30... MORE
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Sand Mining
Copyright Andre Malerba 2024
Updated Oct 2018
Topics Documentary, Editorial, Environment, labor, mining, Photography, Photojournalism, Poverty, sand, sand mining
Sand and gravel mining is rampant in Myanmar. The use of these materials is widespread in the development of roads and buildings and crucial to developing countries. The work is very difficult, low paid and the dredging results in erosion and damage to rivers. The industry is not well regulated and therefore many illegal operations are started, which results in even lower standards. 
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