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diamond mining

Sensor system unearths mega diamonds in Botswana

Business Maverick

Sensor system unearths mega diamonds in Botswana

By Ed Stoddard

Environment one, mining nil — partial settlement victory on contentious West Coast’s Olifants River plan

South Africa

Environment one, mining nil — partial settlement victory on contentious West Coast’s Olifants River plan

By Julia Evans

West Coast diamond mining — environmentalists hail 11th-hour out-of-court settlement protecting biodiversity

South Africa

West Coast diamond mining — environmentalists hail 11th-hour out-of-court settlement protecting biodiversity

By John Yeld

Trans Hex seeks legal costs from environmental non-profit that took it to court to stop West Coast mining

South Africa

Trans Hex seeks legal costs from environmental non-profit that took it to court to stop West Coast mining

By Julia Evans

Diamond-mining operation moves out of Western Cape fishing village – but the fight is far from over

Our Burning Planet

Diamond-mining operation moves out of Western Cape fishing village – but the fight is far from over

By Julia Evans

Activists haul diamond-mining company to court to avert ‘moonscape’ fate for sensitive West Coast

South Africa

Activists haul diamond-mining company to court to avert ‘moonscape’ fate for sensitive West Coast

By Julia Evans

Dear Minister Gwede Mantashe: There is an urgent need for a moratorium on applications for prospecting and mining on the West Coast

South Africa

Dear Minister Gwede Mantashe: There is an urgent need for a moratorium on applications for prospecting and mining on the West Coast

By Protect the West Coast