Mining
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
Twitter abuse continues in Mabola Coal Mine saga
Atha-Africa senior executive continues to troll Centre for Environmental Rights
By John Yeld
News | 29 October 2018
Lonmin says it is a victim of vexatious litigation
The Mining Forum has applied for the company’s mining license to be suspended
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 29 October 2018
Major precedent set for communities affected by mining
Constitutional Court judge quotes Fanon: to “strip someone of their source of livelihood, then you strip them of their dignity too”
By Kim Reynolds
News | 26 October 2018
Bid to have Lonmin’s mining licence suspended
Mining Forum heads to court over Social and Labour Plan
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 24 October 2018