Creator
Mark Olalde
Investigative reporter.
Big increase in mine water pollution
New data reveals a radical increase in the number of mines flouting water regulations
Mines left to pollute the soil
Both the industry and officials are responsible for continuing damage to the environment and for huge, unnecessary carbon dioxide emissions.
Gold rush’s toxic legacy lingers
It could cost R30-billion or more to clean up the thousands of abandoned mines in SA that are affecting the environment and locals’ health.