mining
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Northern Cape positioned as South Africa’s next major mining hub
SANDTON – The Northern Cape can be South Africa’s next mining hub, having the potential to unlock significant revenue from a revitalised and expanded mining sector. At a collaboration session…
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Coal mine application near Kruger National Park draws fresh opposition over environmental risks
AfriForum opposes Tenbosch Mining’s coal mine proposal near Kruger National Park, citing risks to water security, agriculture, and conservation.
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Tragic end to 158-year diamond mining era: Five miners lost, Ekapa faces liquidation
Five miners trapped in the Du Toitspan mine after a flood are presumed dead. Ekapa announced mine closure and liquidation following extensive financial challenges.
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Parliament demands stricter sand mining compliance in Eastern Cape
Parliament’s committee warns Eastern Cape department over illegal sand mining, demanding strict compliance after 17-year licensing delays.
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Rare 41.82-carat blue diamond recovered at South African mine
Petra Diamonds Limited discovered a rare 41.82-carat blue diamond at Cullinan Mine, characterized as Type IIb, undergoing extensive analysis.
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‘Red ons plaas’ – Beoogde mynery op Rooifontein-wildsplaas het baie boos
‘n Openbare vergadering oor die beoogde mynbou-aktiwiteite op die Rooifontein-wildsplaas net buite Kimberley vind eersdaags plaas.
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15 arrested for illegal mining and diamond possession in Northern Cape
Fifteen suspects were arrested in the Northern Cape for illegal mining and immigration violations, including possession of unpolished diamonds and dagga.
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