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Illegal mining a "war on economy" says South African mining minister

Harmony Gold figures reveal the devastating impact of illegal mining

Siobhan Lismore-Scott
Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine in South Africa. The miner has arrested 16,000 illegal miners between 2007 and 2020. Source: Harmony Gold

Harmony Gold's Mponeng mine in South Africa. The miner has arrested 16,000 illegal miners between 2007 and 2020. Source: Harmony Gold

Harmony Gold has arrested 16,000 illegal miners between 2007 and 2020, Mashego Mashego, executive director, said today during Mining Indaba. Speaking at a press conference, the executive director of...

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