JOHANNESBURG - Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and North West authorities are visiting Bapong.
It follows a spike in illegal mining activities.
At least 21 people have been arrested since the crackdown on illegal mining began in that area.
Heavy machinery has also been seized and removed from sites.
Police say the visit is part of their efforts to find a solution.
Investigators are following leads to identify the masterminds behind these operations.