Mining
The forgotten mining town where rape is “normal”
Women and children bear the brunt of lawlessness at Durban Deep
Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Shaun Swingler.
Feature | 16 January 2018
Murder and corruption in the mining town the world forgot
Gold buyers in expensive cars extort rock-bottom prices from Durban Deep’s zama zamas, while the police look on
Text by Christopher Clark. Photos by Shaun Swingler.
Feature | 11 January 2018
Silicosis case: we’re close to a settlement, say lawyers for both sides
Gold mines drop their plan to appeal against court ruling
By Pete Lewis
Brief | 10 January 2018
Setback for giant West Coast mine project
But Australian company has already begun clearing vegetation without permission
By John Yeld
News | 9 January 2018
Silicosis: Department of Mineral Resources slams “lawyers who loot”
Deputy minister cites asbestos case in bid to muscle in on new trust fund
By Pete Lewis
News | 12 December 2017
Silicosis: we’re close to a deal with the mines, says miners’ attorney
Rate of deaths among mineworkers makes settlement urgent
By Pete Lewis
News | 11 December 2017
Victory for community organisations in Mining Charter battle
Chamber of Mines fails to block activists from taking part in upcoming court case
Law | 17 November 2017
Why communities have gone to court over the Mining Charter
“Nothing about us without us”
By Lee-Anne Bruce, Robert Krause, Wandisa Phama and Louis Snyman
Opinion | 2 November 2017
Mine hits back over West Coast aquifer
Kropz responds to environmentalists’ attempt to stop pumping
News | 18 October 2017