Battle continues over coal mining in the Mabola Protected Environment
/ 25 April 2024

Battle continues over coal mining in the Mabola Protected Environment

A coalition of environmental justice organisations says the proposed coal mine will have an adverse effect on the functioning of downstream ecosystems

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Fight over coal mine in Mabola back in court
/ 21 October 2022

Fight over coal mine in Mabola back in court

Environmental groups have been trying to halt a planned coal mine in a sensitive area since 2015

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How government is pushing for a coal mine in water scarce area
/ 22 August 2022

How government is pushing for a coal mine in water scarce area

Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s decision decried on environmental grounds

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Criminal probe into Thungela Resources for ‘catastrophic’ acid mine water spill
/ 23 May 2022

Criminal probe into Thungela Resources for ‘catastrophic’ acid mine water spill

It will be a test case in South Africa for river pollution, rehabilitation and holding polluters accountable

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