Illegal mining is waging war on the South African economy, with the illicit trade costing the economy at least R60 billion in 2024, Cape {town} Etc reports. This is according to the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, who briefed the media on Thursday. ‘Our view on illegal mining remains unchanged. Illegal mining is a criminal activity and a … Continue reading Illegal mining costs SA R60 billion in 2024