The small desert country of Jordan is home to important raw materials, especially metals, which are crucial for the climate-friendly transformation. South Africa and Namibia also contain valuable treasures such as gold, platinum and cobalt in their depths. Geologist Colin Devey visits legal and illegal mines that have one thing in common: the increasing demand for these metals.

South Africa and Namibia hide valuable treasures underground. Geologist Colin Devey sets off on a journey to the numerous mines. From the deepest gold mine to the largest platinum mine, in urban mines or with illegal miners - South Africa and Namibia are characterized by mining. In the future, humanity will need this ancient industry more than ever.