Mine owners insist they will continue to use the machine, claiming that the machine does not violate the terms of the license. They accuse the ministry of not being clear on which machines are allowed for class “C” license holders. Alex Roland, owner of the Lion Head artisanal goldmine in Beagonah, owns five kata-kata machines. He says even with the kata-kata machine, he still needs a lot of manpower to use it. One kata-kata machine sits on two sticks.

Source: Front Page Africa December 18, 2019 06:45 UTC