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seismic survey

Minister Mantashe’s seismic quest to explore the Karoo Basin for oil and gas reserves

Business Maverick

Minister Mantashe’s seismic quest to explore the Karoo Basin for oil and gas reserves

By Julia Evans

ConCourt says no to Shell appeal bid over Wild Coast seismic survey permit

Our Burning Planet

ConCourt says no to Shell appeal bid over Wild Coast seismic survey permit

By Tania Broughton

Coastal communities on the frontline of the climate crisis — Dwesa-Cwebe in Hobeni, Eastern Cape

South Africa

Coastal communities on the frontline of the climate crisis — Dwesa-Cwebe in Hobeni, Eastern Cape

By Barry Christianson

Cape Town paddlers protest against imminent arrival of seismic survey ship

South Africa

Cape Town paddlers protest against imminent arrival of seismic survey ship

By Kristin Engel

‘Environment minister’ ties the knot with her ‘one true love, Big Oil’

South Africa

‘Environment minister’ ties the knot with her ‘one true love, Big Oil’

By Kristin Engel

In pictures: Russian Antarctic ‘prospecting’ ship’s twin rolls into Cape Town

South Africa

In pictures: Russian Antarctic ‘prospecting’ ship’s twin rolls into Cape Town

By Tiara Walters

Oil and gas exploration company Searcher Geodata given thumbs-up for West Coast seismic survey

Business Maverick

Oil and gas exploration company Searcher Geodata given thumbs-up for West Coast seismic survey

By Georgina Crouth and Ed Stoddard

Shell, Impact Africa and Gwede Mantashe granted leave to appeal against judgment barring Wild Coast seismic survey

South Africa

Shell, Impact Africa and Gwede Mantashe granted leave to appeal against judgment barring Wild Coast seismic survey

By Tembile Sgqolana

Winner: Gwede Mantashe; Runners-up: UPL & Shell

South Africa

Winner: Gwede Mantashe; Runners-up: UPL & Shell

By Ethan van Diemen

‘Everything is linked to money’ – lawyers discuss Mantashe’s upcoming appeal against Shell oil and gas exploration ruling

Our Burning Planet

‘Everything is linked to money’ – lawyers discuss Mantashe’s upcoming appeal against Shell oil and gas exploration ruling

By Julia Evans

Fishers and environmental activists express concern over proposed drilling off SA’s West Coast

South Africa

Fishers and environmental activists express concern over proposed drilling off SA’s West Coast

By Tembile Sgqolana

Shell, Impact Africa and Mantashe fight order to halt Wild Coast oil and gas exploration

South Africa

Shell, Impact Africa and Mantashe fight order to halt Wild Coast oil and gas exploration

By Tembile Sgqolana