How Miners Risk Their Lives For Himalayan Pink Salt

Himalayan pink salt sells for premium prices in the US and Europe, but in Pakistan's Khewra mine, workers risk their lives blasting it out for a fraction of the profit. We went inside one of the world’s largest salt mines and nearby factories to see how it's really made. Also read "Inside the mine that fuels the $500 million pink Himalayan salt global market": https://bit.ly/4tja4EQ 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Inside the Khewra Salt Mine 02:38 - Packing Explosives by Hand 05:09 - Where Pink Salt Comes From 06:05 - From Mine to Factory 08:52 - Health Claims vs. Reality 10:07 - The Global Pink Salt Boom 11:17 - The Risks Of Processing Salt 12:12 - Why Workers Keep Coming Back 13:28 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #himalayanpinksalt #khewrasaltmine #saltmine #pakistan #riskybusiness MORE RISKY BUSINESS VIDEOS: From Cocaine To Gold: The Cartels' New Billion-Dollar Trade https://youtu.be/bkTrtv5nVmc Why Silver Is Breaking New Records https://youtu.be/7q9KYJNu-R8 Risking Death For A Special Ceviche In Peru https://youtu.be/_MgeSTzbbLI Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider How 400,000 Tons Of Himalayan Pink Salt Is Mined Every Year | Risky Business | Business Insider