July 29
South Africa: Northern Cape Police Arrest Seven for Illegal Mining
Seven suspects have been arrested for illegal mining in police operations in the Northern Cape. Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Comments Deadline for Draft IRP 2023 Extended
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has extended the deadline for comments on the draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP 2023) to 23 March 2024. Read more »
February 07
South Africa: Mashatile Calls for More to Be Done to Transform Mining Industry
Deputy President Paul Mashatile believes that although the Mining Charter has achieved some success in reforming the mining industry, more still needs to be done. Read more »
December 27, 2023
South Africa: Five Nabbed for Illegal Mining in Limpopo
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged members of the public to report illegal mining activities after five undocumented foreign nationals were arrested in Limpopo. Read more »
November 29, 2023
South Africa: Employment and Labour Conveys Condolences to the Families of the 11 Departed Miners in Implats
The Department of Employment and Labour has sent its deep condolences to the families of the 11 miners who tragically lost their lives at the Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg in… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Loss of Life In Impala Platinum Mine Tragedy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the death of 11 mineworkers at Impala Platinum Mine Shaft 11, in Rustenburg in the North West. Read more »
November 28, 2023
South Africa: Minister Promises Investigation Into Fatal Implats Accident
Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe has assured that his department will investigate the fatal accident at Impala Platinum Holdings (Implats) mine which claimed… Read more »
November 21, 2023
South Africa: Asset Forfeiture Unit Scores R1.5bn Seizure Order
The National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit, in collaboration with a special illegal mining unit in the South African Police Service, has obtained a provisional… Read more »
November 09, 2023
South Africa: Battle Against Illegal Mining Receives a Boost
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the employment of 3 300 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for service in cooperation with the South African… Read more »
August 16, 2023
South Africa: Three Suspects Arrested for Illegal Mining in Limpopo
Police in Driekop, in the Sekhukhune District -- in collaboration with Mecklenburg, Burgersfort, Tubatse SAPS, as well as Public Order Policing (POPS) in Limpopo -- have… Read more »
August 10, 2023
South Africa: Government to Close Open Shafts, Mine Holes
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has committed to closing all derelict open shafts and mine holes in Riverlea by the end of September 2023, while finalising… Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: Over 190 Suspects Arrested During Police Operations in Riverlea
A total of 194 suspects have been arrested during intensified police operations in Riverlea and surrounding areas to arrest zama-zamas terrorising the communities. Read more »
August 01, 2023
South Africa: Police to Restore Law and Order in Riverlea
Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has assured the community of Riverlea that police are mobilising all their resources and specialised units to restore law and order in the… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Deployment of SANDF Against Illegal Miners
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it will be writing to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to consider the… Read more »
July 07, 2023
South Africa: Gauteng Legislature Calls for Eradication of Illegal Mining
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has called for a total eradication of illegal mining that remains an enormous problem in the province. Read more »
May 11, 2023
South Africa: Mining Companies Urged to Register Tailing Dams, Mine Residue Deposits
Cabinet is calling on all mining houses to register their tailing dams or mine residue deposit dams on the Department of Water and Sanitation database in order to ensure compliance… Read more »
May 08, 2023
South Africa: Deputy President Mashatile to Visit Jagerfontein
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Tuesday undertake a service delivery oversight visit to Jagersfontein, Kopanong Municipality in the Xhariep District in the Free State… Read more »
May 01, 2023
South Africa: Water and Sanitation Department Calls on Mines to Register Tailing Dams
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on mining houses that have not registered their dams on the department's database to submit their information in order to… Read more »
April 14, 2023
South Africa: Condolences for Four Killed in Mining Incident
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has sent its condolences to the families of four mine workers who died following the collapse of a surface waste rock… Read more »
March 01, 2023
South Africa: Government Returns to KZN for Ex-Miners Compensation Fund Outreach
Government departments will on Thursday hold an imbizo in Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal, to provide feedback to stakeholders on the progress made with regard to the ex-mineworkers'… Read more »
February 07, 2023
South Africa: SA Addressing Challenges to Increase Mining Investment - President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to assure investors that government is addressing the challenges facing the country to ensure that South Africa reaches its full mining… Read more »
December 21, 2022
South Africa: Alleged Illegal Mining Kingpins Denied Bail
Four men have been denied bail in the Carletonville Magistrates' Court for their alleged involvement in illegal mining. Read more »
October 11, 2022
South Africa: Hawks Net Illegal Miners, Firearms, Explosives
National Hawks Head Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya has lauded the seizure of a firearms cache and arrest of 20 suspects linked to illegal mining during an operation at a mine… Read more »