Mining Communities
latest news & developmentsMinerals boom but benefits bypass communities
South Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global race for critical minerals but new research and warnings suggest those closest to extraction might lose out,…
Toxic storm brewing in Soweto’s Snake Park neighbourhood
Residents living beside an old mine dump face health problems as floods and heatwaves worsen the dangers of mining pollution
Failure to implement policy contributing to illegal mining crisis
Association says the government does not ‘have the will to act’ and the solution is regulation to allow artisanal miners to work legally
Mine closures: Why we must have a women-led just energy transition
There is an opportunity to reduce gender inequalities in mining affected communities if women have a voice