Struggling to find SA’s mines? You’re not alone
The government admits its online platform for accessing information on SA’s mines is not working. Thank goodness for #MineAlert, writes Andiswa Matikinca...
11 Mar, 2021
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Proposed coal mine threatens UNESCO site in South Africa
Manzolwandle Investments expresses confidence in proceeding with its proposed coal mine on the southern border of Kruger National Park. Andiswa Matikinca reports for Earth Focus...
21 Oct, 2020
Following South Africa’s mining millions
Data-driven investigation shows 10 UK-based companies paid out at least US$1.076-billion to SA government and communities in 2018. Andiswa Matikinca follows the money...
14 Jul, 2020
The need for speed in water licensing
The government is in the process of fast-tracking water use authorisations. What are the implications for water security? Andiswa Matikinca investigates the data...
15 May, 2020
Where’s the water for Limpopo’s industrial juggernaut?
Limpopo’s flagship Musina-Makhado project is being developed in an arid region that includes national priority freshwater ecosystems. Andiswa Matikinca investigates ...
25 Oct, 2019
Tracking water use licences with #MineAlert
Mining your Water project empowers users to track and share water use licences approved for mining, reports Andiswa Matikinca ...
14 Aug, 2019
Non-compliance in water use: who takes the blame?
New report exposes ‘gross violations’ of water permit regulations by eight coal mines in Mpumalanga. Andiswa Matikinca investigates...
03 Jul, 2019
Sweeping water permit violations at mines across SA
New data reveals a radical increase in the number of mines flouting water regulations. Mark Olalde & Andiswa Matikinca investigate...
17 May, 2019
Mining opponents operate in ‘environment of fear’
'We know our lives are in danger': Attacks on anti-mining activists and environmental defenders documented in a new report. Andiswa Matikinca investigates...
16 Apr, 2019
Richtersveld diamond deal leaves locals with the dirt
Tensions mount in the diamond-rich Richtersveld after the sale of mines by Trans Hex left a multi-million-rand rehabilitation debt. Yolandi Groenewald investigates...
18 Mar, 2019