In Paracale, Philippines, miners have been risking their lives to mine for gold using the world's most dangerous method. Why do these illegal mines flourish despite a nation-wide ban? We trace the shadowy chain of command through players, agents, financiers, all the way to buyers in the black market.

In Paracale, Philippines, miners have been risking their lives to mine for gold using the world's most dangerous method. Why do these illegal mines flourish despite a nation-wide ban? We trace the shadowy chain of command through players, agents, financiers, all the way to buyers in the black market.