Seizing assets, the tip of the iceberg in fighting illicit mining activities

Little over three weeks ago the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (NPA AFU) obtained three orders granting the unit permission to seize assets worth some R18 million from alleged illegal mining kingpins. This gesture sends a clear message that illegal mining will be dealt with thoroughly. Hosted by Pinpoint Stewards the annual Mine Security conference will take place at the Indaba Hotel on 19 and 20 June, bringing stakeholders together to collaborate on various mining threats. The theme for this year’s conference will be: protecting mineral resources & infrastructure by applying stronger mine security measures through intelligence sharing.