A company called Nisarox Pty. Ltd. has been granted permission by the Department of Minerals and Energy (DMRE) to prospect for diamonds
Doringbaai Primary School pupils visit ‘!Khwa Ttu’ San Heritage Centre on the Cape West Coast
A startup called SEAH4 holds an ace up its sleeve that could kickstart a surge in alternative ventures that end unsustainable mining.
In a powerful indication of public participation, the recently publicised application by Bongani Minerals to mine tungsten and other…
Time is running out to stop another potential threat to the West Coast area, this time by a company that has applied to mine heavy minerals
Words by Miles Masterson. Fresh on the heels of our news of the ,prospecting application by Nekwana Trading Enterprise (Pty) Ltd to mine for heavy minerals on the coastline near the Soutrivier Mouth and Karoetjies Kop, just north of the
Words by Steve Pike. Old rustic huts that are scattered all over the area. Used by surfers and travellers for rest against the harsh winter weather. Image by Ant Fox. In a sign that destructive open cast mines are spreading
By Rona Van Der Merwe. Local activists and concerned residents have teamed up with PTWC to teach primary school learners about the wonders of the coastal environment. A year ago, the small fishing town of Doringbaai, about 300km up the
Come run with us to support the incredible bio diversity of the Olifants River Estuary – the country’s second most important estuary listed as a Critical Biodiversity Area by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). The Olifants River Mouth.
Words by Steve Pike. During the months of February and March 2023 the team at Jack Black’s led by the inimitable Ross and Meghan McCullough put our name on their Pint for a Purpose tap. This meant that every time
Words by Steve Pike. Moonstone’s Doringbaai mining site. Image by Sacha Specker. PTWC reports a breakthrough and meaningful win to protect critically important areas of bio-diversity north and south of the Olifants River Estuary. After launching an urgent interdict application
Words by Rona Van Der Merwe and Steve Pike PTWC Exco members Camila Budden and Rona van der Merwe attended the 12th annual Greenpop Reforest Festival over Easter Weekend at Bodhi Khaya, Grootbos and presented a talk. This popular and
