Dying to live: Residents of Ga-Molekana village live in fear of mining operations
Human Rights Commission report finds that mining by Anglo American Platinum affects the rights of villagers in Limpopo.
Right to Say No to Mining
Limpopo villagers resist removal by Anglo Platinum mine
The mine has been repeatedly accused of using manipulative, divisive, and violent tactics to cause uncertainty, confusion, and forced removals from the village.
Clinic built by Lonmin may collapse because of Samancor mine
The mining-affected community of Bapong village blames mining companies for the environmental deterioration of the area.
Jagersfontein community waits in vain for compensation
The Jagersfontein community say that they are worried about the snail pace to implement the recommendations of the report following the 2021 mine tailings dam collapse.
Protect The West Coast’s victory checks Trans Hex mining
The agreement reached is a major victory in the ongoing battle to hold mining companies to account.
Jagersfontein seven months after mine dam collapse
Due to desperation, the Jagersfontein community is now divided with each side accusing the other of collaborating with the mine bosses and the police they accuse of being in the bosses’ pockets.
Affected communities protest mining companies’ damages
Women in mining-affected communities say they bear the brunt of mining activities.
Mining affected communities to picket parliament
The protest outside parliament will highlight the damage to the environment and public health that the mining industry is allowed to get away with.
Mining affected communities discuss UN treaty
Mining affected communities met to contribute to the third draft of a legally binding treaty against human rights violations by businesses, which will be presented later this year at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Communities, mining corporations and corruption in South Africa
During the apartheid era in South Africa, the mining industry operated without restraint and had undue influence over government decision-making. This created an environment where […]
Amadiba Crisis Committee suspicious of Mantashe’s intentions
Gwede Mantashe will for the first time since he took the position of Minister of Mineral Resources in February meet with the Amadiba Crisis Committee.
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