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South Africa Toughens Laws Against Illegal Mining
Published Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Updated August 12
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The proposed General Mining Laws Amendment Bill would change several laws and introduce a specific offence aimed at cracking down on illegal mining.
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- AllAfrica
The article emphasizes the South African government's efforts to combat illegal mining through new legislation, while also highlighting concerns from Lawyers for Human Rights about the focus of enforcement.
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