Illegal chrome mining has turned Mooihoek village near Burgersfort in Limpopo into a very dangerous place for the residents as unscrupulous miners dig for the mineral near their homes. Photo: Sizwe YendeThe seizure of chrome stockpiles worth R600 000 in a Limpopo village by the police last week is but a minor event in an illegal industry that has been growing exponentially.
Illicit chrome mining is done by anyone – from opportunistic individuals to organised crime syndicates. Chrome ore is an essential mineral for manufacturing stainless steel and there is a huge demand for it in China.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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