9 arrested in Barberton for illegal mining related activities
Nine suspects were arrested on Friday, 16 May 2025, during a stop and search, on the R38 road in Barberton. Seven of the nine suspects were found to be undocumented…
“Crumbs capture?” Mining union releasing findings on Thursday
The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) said it would launch a landmark investigative report exposing what it calls “Crumbs Capture” on Thursday, the 15th May 2025. “Crumbs Capture”…
About 1,857 arrested for illegal mining in April alone
A whopping 1,857 suspects were arrested for illegal mining activities in April 2025, alone. The police said through the operation, more than 100 unpolished diamonds, which include suspected diamond stones,…
Series of earthquakes struck this week
An earthquake with a magnitude of about 6,2 struck Northern Sumatra, in Indonesia, on Sunday afternoon. The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) who confirmed the epicentre of the quake,…
Emfuleni gets fire response equipment
The Gauteng Provincial Disaster Management Centre handed over two medium pump rescue appliances (Fire Engines) and three grass fire response units to Emfuleni Local Municipality, today, Wednesday, the 08th May…
Greenhouse launched by Nedbank
This article was written by Nedbank. Nedbank, officially announced the launch of The Greenhouse — a bold and catalytic initiative introduced under its Green Economy Social Impact Strategy, in partnership…
Anglo update on sale of steelmaking coal business to Peabody
Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) has reiterated events of the 31st March 2025, responding to a recent statement issued by Peabody Energy (“Peabody”) in relation to the definitive agreements announced…
Day 3 Court battle: Green Connection vs oil giant Total
Today is Day 3 of the court case between TotalEnergies and the Green Connection partners. The Green Connection and Natural Justice are challenging the environmental authorisation given to oil giant-…
Police arrest 7 for illegal mining related activities
Six suspects were arrested in the Mopani District, in Limpopo, for illegal mining activities, on Monday, the 05 May 2025. The suspects are between the ages of 23 and 58.…
Earthquake hit Indonesia, felt in neighbouring countries
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi region, on the 03rd May 2025, around 15:10. Although the humanitarian impact is unknown, the quake was felt in the…