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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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Illegal mining poses a significant threat to Africa’s social and environmental fabric
Illegal mining remains a major concern across Africa, with countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, and Cameroon grappling with a…
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Illegal mining in South Africa: The syndicate behind the zama zamas
On the surface, illegal mining in South Africa appears to be a crime committed by zama zamas, an informal term…
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Madlanga Commission exposes illegal mining networks feeding formal supply chains
The Madlanga Commission is shedding light not only on wrongdoing within the South African Police Service (SAPS), but also on…
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Increased illegal mining in Ga-Nkoana raises safety and economic concerns
The community of Ga-Nkoana village in Limpopo is grappling with an alarming surge in illegal mining activities that have transformed…
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