Cops hunt for mine theft syndicate after R15million mineral bust at Gauteng warehouse

Police are on the hunt for suspects after Zircon and Chloride minerals, valued at R15 million, were recovered at a Gauteng warehouse. The minerals were stolen from Richards Bay on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.National police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said a police task team has been deployed to Richards Bay to prevent, combat and put a stop to the theft of mineral continues to dismantle a syndicate behind a spate of mineral looting.”The minerals that are mined from Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) were diverted from the Richards Bay Harbour and stored at a warehouse where they…