Mica is a mineral coveted for its sparkle, especially by the cosmetics industry. Some 60 percent of the world’s production originates in two of India’s most impoverished states: Bihar and Jharkhand. But before mica ends up in shiny lipsticks and other make-up, it crosses many borders, through networks of middlemen and wholesalers. This lack of traceability helps conceal a harsh reality: those who mine mica are often children who never get to attend school. Our India correspondents report.
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