There are alternatives to eliminating illegal mining besides targeting low-level zama zamas: experts
Mining experts said global organised syndicates recruit unemployed formal miners into illegal mining in South Africa
15 November 2024 - 04:30
Mining experts believe the illegal mining crisis could be solved by implementing the artisanal mining policy for small-scale mining, formalising illegal miners selling gold to the government, and targeting the kingpins rather than illegal miners. ..
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