Gold boom fuels rise in illegal mining, costs economy billions

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Gold boom fuels rise in illegal mining, costs economy billions — Sources: Business Day

Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Richard Stewart highlights the economic and criminal challenges posed by illegal gold mining, which costs South Africa R60bn annually amid soaring gold prices

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Gold boom fuels rise in illegal mining, costs economy billions

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