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South Africa: Government Gets Tougher On Illegal Mining

[Scrolla] · The proposed General Mining Laws Amendment Bill would change several laws and introduce a specific offence aimed at cracking down on illegal mining.

  • South African government introduces tougher laws against illegal mining.
  • Proposed General Mining Laws Amendment Bill makes illicit mining a specific criminal offence.
  • Lawyers for Human Rights warns enforcement should target root causes, not just miners.

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