Mining
Protesters accuse coal mining company of damaging their homes
Ogies and Phola coal mining communities also demand that Seriti publish a labour plan
Brief | 5 April 2024
Namaqualand communities call for moratorium on all new mining rights
People from Richtersveld, Concordia, Hondeklip Bay and other Northern Cape towns marched in Springbok on Human Rights Day
By Liezl Human
News | 22 March 2024
Mpumalanga protesters reject government’s latest energy plan
Marches for cleaner, safer, and more affordable energy took place across the country on Wednesday
News | 20 March 2024
Hydrogen project splits Richtersveld community
A mega green hydrogen project and port development are planned for Boegoebaai
Text by Liezl Human. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.
Feature | 7 March 2024
Hundreds of people from mining communities march in Pretoria
The protest follows a summit hosted by Mining Affected Communities United in Action
News | 8 February 2024
Communities demand more benefits from mines in their towns
About 200 people attended a summit hosted by Mining Affected Communities United in Action in Pretoria
News | 8 February 2024
Criminals terrorise old gold mining area
Four years after notorious gang leader was shot by police, Roodepoort families still live in fear
Feature | 6 December 2023
Gold mining in the Overberg: fears relieved for now
Mining company has not met the first deadline for an Environmental Impact Assessment
News | 24 November 2023
Aussie mining company “SLAPP suit” partly settled out of court
Six South African defendants have reached an agreement with Mineral Commodities Ltd
By John Yeld
News | 22 November 2023