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Trans Hex mining the beaches for diamonds near Doringbaai on the West Coast in September last year. This particular operation has since been stopped. Photo: Sacha Specker/Protect the West Coast
DORINGBAAI

Court challenge to 30-year extension of West Coast diamond mining rights

The first part of the application will be heard on Tuesday

  • John Yeld
8 min read
Old rustic huts are still scattered over the Karoetjies Kop 150 farm coastal area. They are used by surfers and other travellers to the West Coast. Photo by Ant Fox
DE BEERS

Mining companies eye the last unspoilt strip of the Western Cape’s west coast

SRK Mining wants to prospect for diamonds and Nekwana Trading Enterprise wants to prospect for heavy minerals, kaolin and gemstones

  • John Yeld
6 min read