Zama zamas have been a rising problem in the South African mining industry. Uncover the hidden world of illegal miners who ...

As Operation Vala Umgodi nears its end, the need for setting up a permanent, specialist police unit to combat illegal mining would be a positive step forward.

Elite competition for dominance over illegal mining locations leads to funding of armed bandits, and the use of violence ...

If South Africa wants to reclaim its position in the global mining industry, half-measures just won’t cut it. The Department ...

Ownership of Stilfontein mine and illegal mining challenges Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe revealed that South ...

Operation Vala Umgodi leads to significant arrests of undocumented foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, showcasing ...

This legislation could help unlock the potential of underused assets and abandoned properties, including mines, inner-city ...

The South African Police Service arrested a police officer who was allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in ...