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DMPR assesses Rustenburg mine heap collapse after 14 illegal miners die
South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) is assessing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 14 illegal miners…
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Justice Minister outlines proposed changes to tackle illicit mining
On Tuesday, August 11, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi hosted a media briefing to provide an update…
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14 illegal miners die after Rustenburg mine dump collapses
When experts warn about the dangers of illegal mining, the risks can sometimes be underestimated. But the practice not only…
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Two SANDF soldiers killed during illegal mining operation at abandoned CRD mine
Illegal mining continues to pose one of South Africa’s most pressing security and economic challenges, placing immense pressure on law…
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217 arrested in illegal mining crackdown at Kloof Mine
Illegal mining remains one of South Africa’s most pressing security and economic challenges, despite repeated warnings about the dangers it…
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Insider threats emerge as one of mining’s biggest security challenge
The month of July began with a strong focus on mine protection as industry leaders, security experts and mining executives…
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DRC cracks down on illegal mining near Maiko National Park, suspends operations
The Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying its crackdown on illegal mining activities across the country. Unlike South Africa, where…
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DRC suspends mining in Mwenga and Shabunda to combat illegal activities
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a bold initiative to tackle the rampant issue of illegal mining activities,…
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Mozambique’s Manica infrastructure director suspended over alleged illegal mining authorisations
Barely a year after he was appointed provincial director of Infrastructure, António Machivique has been provisionally suspended amid an ongoing…
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Mine Security Conference aims at rebuilding trust amid growing security divisions
Recent arrests involving senior police officials and members of special investigation units have intensified concerns about divisions within South Africa’s…
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