Illegal Mining . The reports presented to the Committee were not just good, they were a real eye opener. The Committee was very impressed by the knowledge, dedication and professionalism of all the officials, security and mine staff they interacted with; . There is an evident of lack of capacity and resources in dealing with illegal mining at present. All parties said the problem is worse than in 2009, when the PC last considered the issue; . The issue of legislation to combat illegal mining is quite critical. There should be careful consideration of creating silos legislation; . Most of illegal miners are foreign citizens and they enter the country illegally; . The Committee found out that there were more than 700 people underground these holes who are illegally mining; and . Police officials are not sure how to take statements when these illegal miners get arrested.