On a local level, some communities embrace mining for its contribution to employment and the local economy, but many are opposed to the industry for reasons ranging from social disruption to ...

Socially-owned renewable energy is a viable alternative which has the potential to generate income and development opportunities in Burgersfort and in other mining-affected communities around the ...

Residents of small mining towns of Emalahleni and Ophondweni in KwaZulu-Natal, who are accusing a mining firm of putting their lives in danger have commended environmentalists and human rights ...

A truly just transition would ensure that communities are not left behind when shifting from coal power to green energy. It would see power foremost as a means for social development.

Illegal mining is rife at some of South Africa’s approximately 6,000 disused ... were also used to determine this. However, some community members and civic groups have raised concerns that ...

Globally rated metals & mining analyst and portfolio manager Shamim Mansoor is urging government and mining companies to get ...

South Africa’s classification of coal as a ... on turning plans into action that benefits both the industry and mining communities," says Joe Hamman, director of Novus Group.

A court application by mining companies on ... and violent communities that are preventing a powerful multi-national from investing in South Africa. "As Amakhosi we want to state categorically ...

In the heart of West Africa's burgeoning mining sector, the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles has evolved from a mere option to an indispensable cornerstone for ...

Weeks after the administration of US President Donald Trump gutted the country’s aid programs, cancelling billions of dollars ...

As part of its obligation to address the climate crisis, the South African government has committed to implementing a just energy transition, while supporting social development and economic growth.