A comprehensive and impressive presentation gave a background on where the Illicit Mining project stems from, gave insights into the scope and extent of illicit mining as well its cross-cutting, cross-impacting nature. Because of the international criminal links, its impact on national security was amplified. The committee was also briefed on the work of the NCSMT, its strategic alignment, governance structure and interventions, both operational and strategic. The modus operandi of syndicates was shared and project successes were also highlighted.