Russia ramps up search for ‘black miners’ implicated in 1.3 trillion-ruble loss

Rosseti partners with Russian telecom companies to detect illegal mining activities via internet traffic, aiming to tackle the growing issue of unregistered miners.

Illegal mining has reportedly caused significant financial damage, amounting to 1.3 billion rubles ($16.5 million) in 2024, raising concerns about the broader implications for the energy sector.