Here’s why we need to give zama-zamas mining permits

In August, informal miners marched on the department of mineral resources (DMR) in Pretoria to demand the legalisation of small-scale mining and a moratorium on the what’s been described as the persecution of illegal miners. Legalising artisanal mining could make the sector safer and could help boost the economy. The Daily Vox team explains how. … Continue reading Here’s why we need to give zama-zamas mining permits