The Theft of Precious Metals from South African Mines and Refineries

Source: (2007) Monograph 133, Institute for Security Studies.

This study is a further endeavour to expand on the knowledge and understanding of the criminal threat that faces the precious metals mining industry in South Africa. Several findings and recommendations were made during a previous study conducted by Peter Gastrow and his team in 2001. These recommendations were acted upon by the precious metals mining industry, and the systems subsequently developed were used to compile the latest report. In return, new suggestions and recommendations are made herein to further enhance the capability of the precious metals mining industry to manage the crimes perpetrated against it. (excerpt)