The Guatemalans who pay the price for the west's need for nickel

A vast European-owned mine is operating near Mayan villages, sparking a battle for survivalThe road to Guatemala's biggest nickel mine is barely visible through a cloud of red dust, churned up by the 25-tonne trucks that thunder past loaded with ore.From the choking haze a cyclist emerges, weaving between the lorries. On his back he carries a bundle of firewood. Goggles protect his eyes, a bandana covers his nose and mouth. Continue reading...