# Afghanistan's emerald miners attract global buyers

> Panjshir valley miners sell rough-cut stones to buyers from Kabul and overseas despite struggling with basic tools.
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- Summary: Panjshir valley miners sell rough-cut stones to buyers from Kabul and overseas despite struggling with basic tools. Afghan emerald miners in Panjshir valley…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/9/afghanistans-emerald-miners-struggle-with-tools-but-attract-global-buyers?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Rob McBride
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: afghanistan, panjshir valley, emerald mining, mining, kabul, news, world, politics
## Emerald auction in Panjshir
At a packed hall in the offices of the Panjshir provincial government, an auction is under way and the bidding is brisk.
## Buyers examine stones closely
The buyers, many from Kabul and some from overseas, have already closely examined the small piles of roughly cut green stones, shining their phone flashlights through them to check their quality.
## Many small mines dot valley
Many small mines dot Afghanistan's Panjshir valley, where emerald miners struggle with tools but attract global buyers seeking the rough-cut green stones.
## Key takeaway

Afghan emerald miners in Panjshir valley are selling stones to international buyers at auctions, though they lack adequate equipment.