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Mark Caruso when he was still executive at Mineral Commodities with Minister of Mineral and Energy Resources Gwede Mantashe in February 2019. Caruso is pursuing defamation claims against environmental activists. Archive photo: DMR
Legal
Aussie mining company “Slapp suit” partly settled out of court

John Yeld 23 Nov 2023

A screengrab of Thursday’s virtual Constitutional Court hearing into a R14.25m defamation case brought by Australian mining interests against South African lawyers, activists and a social worker.
Legal
Concourt hears vital defamation case

John Yeld 21 Feb 2022

The judgement this week by Western Cape Deputy Judge President Patricia Goliath is a reminder to corporations that they cannot use the law to silence activists, says the writer. Illustration: Lisa Nelson
Energy & Mining
Slapp-ing back: Court checks corporate bullying

11 Feb 2021

Litigation consultant, Zolile Shude, (far right) is concerned about the repeated postponement of the trial of five men who allegedly took part in attacks on people opposed to the Xolobeni Mineral Sands Project on the Wild Coast in December 2015. He is pictured here with victims and family members. Photo: Fred Kockott
Energy & Mining
Trial will shed light on Wild Coast violence

Fred Kockott 25 Jan 2021

Much of the West Coast between Elands Bay in the south and Alexander Bay in the north is, or has already been, the target of mining operations. Photos: John Yeld
Energy & Mining
Court challenge to West Coast beach mining

John Yeld 13 Nov 2020

R14m defamation case between Australian miners and critics will make legal history
Legal
R14m defamation case between Australian miners and critics will make legal history

John Yeld 9 Jun 2020

Environment minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to allow mining on ten more West Coast beaches has prompted criticism from environmentalists. Photo: John Yeld
Energy & Mining
"New broom" minister Barbara Creecy raises dust

John Yeld 9 Apr 2020

Mining for heavy minerals on the West Coast beaches north of the Olifants River. Photo: John Yeld
Energy & Mining
Bid to protect West Coast jewel from mining

John Yeld 3 Dec 2019

Part of the current mineral sands extraction by the Tormin mine on the West Coast. Photo: John Yeld
Energy & Mining
State approves Tormin's massive West Coast mining expansion

John Yeld 15 Jul 2019

Court blow for activists being sued by mining company
Legal
Court blow for activists being sued by mining company

John Yeld 31 May 2019

Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns
ESG & Sustainability
Freedom of expression under threat, new campaign warns

John Yeld 29 May 2019

West Coast mining company fined a "pittance"
Legal
West Coast mining company fined a "pittance"

John Yeld 6 Feb 2019

More sea cliffs collapse at West Coast mine
ESG & Sustainability
More sea cliffs collapse at West Coast mine

John Yeld 4 Dec 2018

Damage to West Coast beaches from mining can be kept to "acceptable" levels
Energy & Mining
Damage to West Coast beaches from mining can be kept to "acceptable" levels

John Yeld 27 Sep 2018

Independence of environmental consultant under the spotlight
ESG & Sustainability
Independence of environmental consultant under the spotlight

John Yeld 16 Jul 2018

Critical court showdown on mining and environment
ESG & Sustainability
Critical court showdown on mining and environment

John Yeld 20 Feb 2017

Energy & Mining
Australian mineral execs visit West Coast mine site

20 Feb 2013

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