South Africa’s chrome riches fuel a deadly illegal mining economy
South Africa is facing growing concerns over illegal chrome mining, as criminal mining operations expand across parts of the country's...
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NSCDC Arrests Three Over Alleged Illegal Sand Mining in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects over alleged illegal sharp sand...
Cameroon Uncovers Over 200 Illegal Gold Mining Firms in Nationwide Crackdown
An investigation into Cameroon’s gold sector has uncovered more than 200 illegal artisanal mining companies operating across the country, according...
South Africa Deploys Army to Fight Gang Violence and Illegal Mining
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the deployment of the army to support police in tackling criminal gangs and...