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The Business Behind South Africa's Illegal Mining
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The Business Behind South Africa's Illegal Mining

Every few months, South African police announce another operation targeting illegal mining. Arrests are made, explosives are confiscated and abandoned mine shafts are sealed. But within weeks, new operations emerge, sometimes just a few kilometres away. The resilience of illegal mining raises an uncomfortable question: Why does an industry subjected to constant law enforcement continue

Roy Mulenga·21 Jul 2026·3 min read

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