Still glistening in the residue of toxic mercury solution, the metallic flake looks more like a silvery fish scale than a precious metal.
But for Emmanuel Sithole, the toe-nail sized scrap of gold in the palm of his hand is a modest contribution to his monthly income.
“That’s about $15 right there. Not much - it’s always a matter of luck, but you should be able to get that from a shovel full of earth,” he explains.
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