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Protests grow over defamation suits against environmentalists

Protests grow over defamation suits against environmentalists
24 April 2019 / Ciaran Ryan
Civil groups are joining forces to defend what they say is an attack on free speech.
Mining opponents harassed, killed in SA, HRW says

Mining opponents harassed, killed in SA, HRW says

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Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg / 16 April 2019
Municipalities often block attempts by communities to protest against projects by using reasons that have no basis in law, report says.
How countries are getting tougher with mining companies

How countries are getting tougher with mining companies

Barbara Lewis, Reuters / 6 April 2019
Governments are seeking to increase their share of profits, rather than all-out resource nationalism.
Truckers lose court challenge against solar arrays and wind farms

Truckers lose court challenge against solar arrays and wind farms

Adriaan Kruger / 28 March 2019
High Court dismisses application by truck drivers to block renewable energy producers.
What mines mean for SA communities: violence, sickness

What mines mean for SA communities: violence, sickness

Antony Sguazzin, Bloomberg / 6 February 2019
Four out of five people see no positive impact on living in close proximity to a mine.
R500m fund set to unleash growth in photovoltaics

R500m fund set to unleash growth in photovoltaics

Sasha Planting / 30 January 2019
Inspired Evolution invests in SPV created by SolarAfrica, opening up access to finance.
Eskom is sinking the economy in the name of greening it, claims forum

Eskom is sinking the economy in the name of greening it, claims forum

Ciaran Ryan / 15 January 2019
Renewable energy is expensive, unnecessary and authorised without proper public participation, says Coal Transporters Forum as it heads to court.
Showdown in court over controversial Mpumalanga mining project

Showdown in court over controversial Mpumalanga mining project

Ciaran Ryan / 23 October 2018
Last minute attempt by state to shift the boundaries of a protected area to allow coal mining project slapped down.
No escape from high fuel prices

No escape from high fuel prices

Adriaan Kruger / 10 October 2018
Electric cars not a solution yet.
Mantashe to meet Xolobeni residents opposed to mining

Mantashe to meet Xolobeni residents opposed to mining

Kimberly Reynolds / 21 September 2018
But residents sceptical of his intentions.
Calls for nationalisation of mines as more job losses loom at Impala

Calls for nationalisation of mines as more job losses loom at Impala

Ciaran Ryan / 8 August 2018
Amcu says it’s time to stop exporting jobs abroad, and focus on local beneficiation.
Gold producers urge unions to narrow demands

Gold producers urge unions to narrow demands

Reuters / 25 July 2018
As third set of wage talks fail.
Fuzzy disclosure by mines obscures the truth about rehabilitation

Fuzzy disclosure by mines obscures the truth about rehabilitation

Ciaran Ryan / 20 June 2018
New research shows inconsistencies in disclosure and unreliability.
Awkward questions related to Wild Coast mineral sands project get short shrift at MRC AGM

Awkward questions related to Wild Coast mineral sands project get short shrift at MRC AGM

Ciaran Ryan / 11 June 2018
Company is accused of using defamation suits to silence dissent over its SA mining activities.
Settlement seen in silicosis class action against gold firms

Settlement seen in silicosis class action against gold firms

Ed Stoddard, Reuters / 7 February 2018
Settle amount estimated at R9 billion.

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