South Africa: Minister Wants Tougher Action to Stop Illegal Mining

21 February 2014

Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has called for more sustainable methods to ensure the closure of open holes, shafts and underground tunnels to prevent illegal miners from reopening sealed access points.

She appealed to members of the Gauteng Illegal Mining Stakeholders' Forum to strengthen efforts to deal with illegal mining in the province, especially in the East Rand and West Rand.

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