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KZN coastal communities demand withdrawal of SA Lithium mine expansion over legal, environmental concerns
A coalition of KwaZulu-Natal coastal organisations is calling for the withdrawal of SA Lithium’s Highbury Mine expansion near Umzumbe, citing alleged legal flaws, water risks,…
Interdict threat over new Tendele coal mine in KwaZulu-Natal
Tendele Coal plans to open a new mine despite a court ruling that the licence was unlawfully granted
Fears of violence persist a year after the murder of land activist Fikile Ntshangase
The court battle to stop coal mining in rural KwaZulu-Natal has heightened the sense of danger among environmental activists
Creecy okays drilling off KwaZulu-Natal coast
Despite dozens of appeals, the South African government is determined to give Sasol and its partners the go-ahead. But activists will not stop the fight
Murder of anti-mining activist emboldens KZN community
Mam’Ntshangase was described as a fierce critic of mining and ambassador for land rights.