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September 28, 2025AMBIOOpen Access

Assessing the implications of organised illegal and informal mining activities on the environment in South Africa

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RARichard Kwame AdomMSMulala Danny Simatele

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals illegal mining threats to environment in South Africa, suggesting governance reforms.

Key Points

  • Illegal mining activities are significantly harming the environment, highlighting the urgent need for reform.
  • Findings indicate poverty and unemployment drive illegal mining, with governance issues further complicating enforcement.
  • Qualitative methods, including interviews and observations, were used to understand the motivations behind illegal mining.
  • Shifting to inclusive policies may improve outcomes by addressing social needs and enhancing community participation.

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Adom et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913ab4ddcf71ba560bde3https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-025-02251-4
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