New Approaches to the Zama Zama Challenge

(SAM Strung Sep/Oct 2023, Page 15)
Addressing South Africa’s ongoing illegal mining crisis, Dr. van der Linde discusses innovative, collaborative models for integrating artisanal miners (or ‘zama zamas’) into the formal mining economy. He advocates for state-private partnerships, formal licensing options, and community engagement strategies as pathways to reducing criminality and unlocking grassroots economic value.