Major Bust Seizes 23M Rand in Illegal Mining | Johannesburg News

Nine suspects are behind bars after a massive raid in Greenstone, where police seized 23 million rand worth of precious metals and illegal mining equipment—including 20kg of palladium and 11kg of osmium. The operation, led by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime unit, exposed a network of undocumented miners operating in the area. With no legal documentation to back their claims, all nine face charges under the Precious Metals Act. Authorities warn the bust is just the beginning of a larger crackdown—and urge the public to report suspicious activity. The suspects appear in court on Thursday, September tenth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ffb75b9c3fd5add