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Five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Germiston, Duduza, and KwaThema during an EMPD operation targeting illegal mining in Ekurhuleni. Officers also seized equipment including Phendukas and gas cylinders.
The rise of illegal mining in the country has raised human rights concerns and questions about who ultimately benefits.
BHP is set to benefit from market volatility with record copper and iron ore production, despite global tariff challenges.
Retail sales, overall, contribute 20% to the economy, with the wholesale and retail sectors, specifically, being estimated to be the fourth-largest contributors to the country's GDP.
South Africa's mining output, once a cornerstone of the economy, has seen a staggering 9. 6% year-on-year decline in February.
Three alleged illegal miners have been arrested in Limpopo, with the Hawks seizing R16 million worth of mining equipment in a significant crackdown.
Macua has made submissions to the South African Human Rights Commission ahead of the national inquiry into illegal mining.
The Minerals Council South Africa warns that new US tariffs could negatively impact global economic growth and mineral demand, despite key exports like PGMs and gold being exempt. While the gold price remains robust and a weaker rand may boost export competitiveness, concerns remain about broader economic consequences.
Two men sentenced for illegal mining and immigration violations in Limpopo, raising concerns about the ongoing issue of illegal mining in South Africa.
Discover how South Africa's construction, manufacturing, and mining sectors are thriving with significant turnover growth, even as GDP growth lags and job losses persist.
The South African mining industry achieved a historic low of 42 fatalities in 2024, marking a 24% decrease from the previous year. However, despite this progress towards Zero Harm, the Minerals Council warns that falls of ground remain the greatest risk, with seven fatalities already recorded in early 2025. Industry leaders are implementing action plans and innovative safety measures to address this persistent challenge.
In a significant crackdown, the Hawks arrested Rex Solomon Mlambo, 69, and seized over R730,000 in cash and gold nuggets during a meticulous operation in Gauteng.
In Zambia's Kabwe region, up to 200,000 people face devastating health consequences from decades of lead pollution, with 95% of local children showing elevated blood lead levels.
Operation Vala Umgodi leads to significant arrests of undocumented foreign nationals involved in illegal mining, showcasing the ongoing efforts to combat crime in the North West.
The Hawks raided a property in Walkerville, Gauteng, and found seven individuals, five of them identified as Zimbabwean nationals, processing gold-bearing material.
Thungela Resources exceeds production expectations in 2024, with CEO July Ndlovu highlighting a significant turnaround in South African output and a positive market response to strong financial results.
South Africa's economic challenges deepen as both mining and manufacturing sectors record significant declines in January 2025, with mining production falling 2. 7% and manufacturing dropping 3. 3% year-on-year. Infrastructure constraints and global trade tensions continue to impact the country's productive sectors.
Orion Minerals reports a 15. 4% increase in losses to A$6. 52m for H1 2024, while making significant progress on its Northern Cape copper and zinc projects. The company remains on track for first production in 2026, with major developments at both Prieska and Okiep operations.
The Department of Minerals and Energy has rejected accusations from PP Gemstones regarding alleged illegal mining activities at Black Rock mine.
Tension escalates in Kuruman as PP Gemstones has accused industry giant Assmang of illegal operations.
We are told that illegal mining is the crime of the desperate—the work of faceless shadows, scurrying underground like ghosts with headlamps. But the true ghosts, the ones who haunt South Africa’s stolen wealth, sit in polished boardrooms, cloaked in legality, their plunder protected by paperwork and power.
"Six major South African mining companies celebrate as occupational lung disease compensation payments through the Tshiamiso Trust exceed R2 billion, marking a pivotal moment in addressing historical health injustices in the mining sector
Three suspected illegal miners have been arrested in Welkom, Free State, following a police operation that uncovered illegal mining activities and significant quantities of gold-bearing material.
Harmony Gold Mining Company reports substantial financial growth with a 19% revenue increase to R35. 45 billion and 33% profit surge, despite facing production challenges. The company's strategic moves into copper production and improved operating conditions signal positive outlook, though analysts remain divided on future performance
The committee chairperson, Mikateko Golden Mahlaule, said the fact that Macua did not know or attend the visits does not mean that the committee excluded communities.