Police search for mine theft syndicate after recovering R15m worth of Zircon and Chloride minerals in Gauteng, linked to Richards Bay Minerals.

Police are hunting for a mine theft syndicate after recovering R15 million worth of Zircon and Chloride minerals at a Gauteng warehouse. The stolen minerals were originally mined from Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) and were being repackaged for international sale. A police task team has been deployed to Richards Bay to combat and stop mineral theft, dismantling a syndicate responsible for diverting minerals to Gauteng.

April 27, 2024
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