Mining

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Will mining company be held accountable for damage to West Coast?

Here is what the judge in the Tormin case has to consider

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Analysis | 26 February 2017

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Environment officials searched mine with unlawful warrant, argues mine lawyer

Search was conducted after controversial Australian-owned West Coast mine, Tormin, allegedly caused a cliff to collapse

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Law | 23 February 2017

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For R5,000, sangoma will pray for an informal miner’s safety

Traditional doctor has struck gold with the fears of miners

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News | 23 February 2017

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Tormin made false claims, court hears

“Independent” consultant was in fact an employee

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Law | 22 February 2017

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Mining company tells court there’s no evidence it caused cliff to collapse

Environmental authority was “gunning for it”, claims Tormin

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Law | 21 February 2017

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Woman entrepreneur survives Wild West of informal gold mining

After her husband was gunned down, ‘Kensani’ took over the business

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News | 15 February 2017

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Mining company fights Northern Cape community over asbestos

Kumba Iron Ore takes Dingleton residents to court

Text by Ashleigh Furlong. Photos by Ashraf Hendricks.

News | 9 February 2017

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Rhodes statue in silicosis protest

Mines must pay compensation to sick miners, say activists

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News | 8 February 2017

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Women affected by mining call for inclusive Indaba

Community members say they are not heard at the event

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News | 7 February 2017