Behind the Shiny Surfaces of the Smartphone Industry

For his research, PhD candidate Gabriel Kamundala (University of Zurich) documented the complex work processes of artisanal mining in the Kamituga region (Democratic Republic of Congo). He provided revealing insights into small-scale mining as well as fascinating portraits of the workers.

Portraits in motion



Mining sites in Kamituga

   

Processing raw material

 
 
Trading gold in the local store

Live photos and video by Gabriel Kamundala, © ZHdK 2021