Mining
New blow for would-be Mpumalanga coal miner
Surprise move by MEC for Environmental Affairs Vusi Shongwe
By John Yeld
News | 29 January 2019
Court refuses appeal on Mpumalanga coal mine
Company’s bid for permission to mine in protected area blocked
By John Yeld
News | 23 January 2019
Coal miner community shows the beautiful side of SA
Shafted by the Guptas, the people of Blinkpan, Mpumalanga have come together across race and class to help each other
By Ciaran Ryan
Feature | 18 January 2019
Kumba Iron Ore demolishes Dingleton hostel
Residents losing long battle to stay in abandoned town
News | 16 January 2019
Informal miners risk their lives to make R25 from a wheelbarrow of coal
Villagers dig for coal in Newcastle
Brief | 5 December 2018
More sea cliffs collapse at West Coast mine
Mining company submits final application for massive expansion in the area
By John Yeld
News | 3 December 2018
Xolobeni judgment is vital to land debate
Gwede Mantashe is concerned about mining being halted, but the judgment is an incentive for the industry to change the way it operates
Law | 23 November 2018
Wild Coast mine blocked by Pretoria court
Government and companies must obtain “full and informed” consent from communities before granting mining rights, says judge
By Zoë Postman
Law | 22 November 2018
Court overturns state’s approval of controversial coal mine
Punitive costs award against state
By John Yeld
Law | 8 November 2018