Articles for John Yeld

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Barbara Creecy over-rules officials on air pollution data

Environment minister upholds appeal by activists

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News | 16 April 2020

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“New broom” minister Barbara Creecy raises dust

Environment minister’s reputation among green community slides after controversial West Coast decision

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News | 8 April 2020

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Go-ahead for mining on ten West Coast beaches

Environment minister rejects most of the appeals against Tormin expansion plans

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News | 1 April 2020

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New twist in Noordhoek wetland road controversy

Independence of environmental consultants questioned in appeals against recent approval of the project

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News | 3 March 2020

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Wind farm says massive new rival could cost it “hundreds of millions” in lost energy

Existing West Coast One wind farm wants recent approval for upwind Boulders project to be reviewed, because it will “reduce its access to the wind”

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News | 18 February 2020

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West Coast property owners could be ordered to demolish their houses

Provincial government warns owners about building too close to the sea

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News | 28 January 2020

The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) has conditionally approved the enormous Boulders wind farm project. Iaken from the Final Environmental Impact Assessment Report by CES (cop

Huge West Coast wind farm approved

But conditions include a revised environmental management plan and site layout

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News | 21 January 2020

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Huge West Coast wind project generates strongly opposing views

The 140MW Boulders Wind Farm will consist of 45 turbines standing 165m high

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News | 18 December 2019

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Agreement on new nature reserve for the West Coast

After more than a decade of lobbying, Olifants River estuary to be protected

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News | 9 December 2019

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Bid to protect West Coast jewel from mining

Controversial Australian company applies for further prospecting rights

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News | 3 December 2019

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Constitutional Court rejects coal mining company’s attempt to appeal

High Court judgment blocking proposed mining stands – but the saga isn’t over

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News | 20 November 2019

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Supreme Court of Appeal sends coal company packing

No mining will take place in Mabola Protected Environment for now

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Law | 23 July 2019

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State approves Tormin’s massive West Coast mining expansion

Environmental and activist groups appeal decision

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News | 15 July 2019

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Aussie company show big profits from South African West Coast mine

Shareholders ask MRC to finance reward for information about murder of activist

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News | 13 June 2019

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Shareholders force board shake-up in Aussie mining company

More than 25% of MRC shareholders voted twice against remuneration packages for directors

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News | 7 June 2019

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Water tribunal dismisses appeal against Mpumalanga coal mine licence

Setback for environmental groups, but there are many obstacles to clear before mining can proceed

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News | 31 May 2019