Environment
Warrant for search-and-seizure at West Coast mine ruled invalid
But Judge says environmental charges against the mining company “cannot be said to lack substance”
By John Yeld
Law | 20 March 2017
Cape court to deliver vital environmental judgment
Will an Australian mine on the West Coast be held to account for allegedly causing a cliff to collapse?
By John Yeld
Law | 20 March 2017
South Africa refuses to support initiative to restrict deadly asbestos trade
A proposal by a dozen African states would list chrysotile asbestos under global treaty on hazardous substances
By Jim teWaterNaude and Leslie London
Opinion | 14 March 2017
Architects’ institute dismisses De Lille’s complaint about professor’s comments
Fabio Todeschini made comments in his personal capacity, says Cape Institute for Architecture
Brief | 10 March 2017
Will mining company be held accountable for damage to West Coast?
Here is what the judge in the Tormin case has to consider
By John Yeld
Analysis | 26 February 2017
Environment officials searched mine with unlawful warrant, argues mine lawyer
Search was conducted after controversial Australian-owned West Coast mine, Tormin, allegedly caused a cliff to collapse
By John Yeld
Law | 23 February 2017
Tormin made false claims, court hears
“Independent” consultant was in fact an employee
By John Yeld
Law | 22 February 2017
Mining company tells court there’s no evidence it caused cliff to collapse
Environmental authority was “gunning for it”, claims Tormin
By John Yeld
Law | 21 February 2017
Critical court showdown on mining and environment
Tormin case will decide if government’s environmental watchdog still has power when it comes to mining
By John Yeld
Law | 19 February 2017