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SA's illegal miners face R100m fines, 30 years jail

Source: MiningMX
SA's illegal miners face R100m fines, 30 years jail
South Africa is introducing sweeping legislative changes targeting illegal mining, with proposed penalties of up to R100 million in fines and 30 years imprisonment โ€” part of a broader crackdown on the country's illicit mining crisis.
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