Question NW3693 to the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
27 October 2022 - NW3693
Mthenjane, Mr DF to ask the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy
What long-term plans have been put in place to combat the challenge of large-scale illegal mining operations in the Republic?
Reply:
The South African Police Service is to launch the Economic Infrastructure Task Team (EITT) whose role will be to address the scourge of crimes within the non-ferrous metals, essential infrastructure, critical infrastructure, extortion, and illegal mining. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy will work together with the envisaged unit.