A miner prepares to descend into the cave from which mineral lime is extracted in the Ndwendwe village in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on Friday May 31, 2024. Mineral lime mining has become a lifeline for some impoverished families in Durban area. This versatile mineral is used for painting houses, facial protection, and even consumption if necessary. (Photo by Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo)
