“Druridge Bay is not theirs to take, but ours to keep.”
News from the public inquiry over opencast coal project in Northumberland.
We stand in solidarity: South African and UK communities unite to reject plans for Druridge Bay open-cast coal mine
UK planners have the opportunity to stop a new open cast coal mine in Druridge Bay due to climate change concerns. For the sake of a liveable and prosperous future for all, they must take it, say coal-affected communities from South Africa.
Marcha Carnaval in defence of water, life and territory – and against AngloGold Ashanti
On Friday 2nd of June, Marchas Carnaval where held in more than 35 municipalities in Colombia, and in other cities around the world, celebrating the defense of water, life and territory through songs dance, theater and art. This celebration of life called more than 120.000 people only in the city of Ibagué, where this carnival has been held for 9 years in a row.
Almost five years after the massacre, the battle for Marikana justice continues
Almost five years after 44 people were killed at Lonmin’s facility in Marikana, no one has been brought to justice, no proper compensation has been paid and conditions at the mine have not changed.
Lonmin's Bapo deal under fire
In a report titled “Dealing with the Tribe: The politics of the Bapo/Lonmin Royalty to Equity Conversion”, the Society, Work and Development Institute (Swop) described the empowerment deal between the 40000-strong Bapo tribe in North West and Lonmin as problematic.