Will South Africa finally take decisive action to address illegal mining?
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GUEST – David van Wyk - Mining analyst
llegal mining has become a growing crisis in South Africa, posing significant risks to the economy, the environment, and community safety. This shadow industry not only undermines the country’s legitimate mining operations but also fuels criminal networks and costs the state billions in lost revenue.
Despite years of discussions and piecemeal interventions, the issue remains unresolved, prompting the question: Will South Africa finally take decisive action to address illegal mining? What is the economic impact of illegal mining, the policy gaps that allow it to persist, and what steps need to be taken to tackle this complex issue.
llegal mining has become a growing crisis in South Africa, posing significant risks to the economy, the environment, and community safety. This shadow industry not only undermines the country’s legitimate mining operations but also fuels criminal networks and costs the state billions in lost revenue.
Despite years of discussions and piecemeal interventions, the issue remains unresolved, prompting the question: Will South Africa finally take decisive action to address illegal mining? What is the economic impact of illegal mining, the policy gaps that allow it to persist, and what steps need to be taken to tackle this complex issue.