Breaking News: More than 750 objections lodged against Moutonshoek mining attempt.
In a powerful indication of public participation, the recently publicised application by Bongani Minerals to mine tungsten and other…
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New tungsten mining threat in the pristine mountains of Moutonshoek near Piketberg
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
Yet another Mining Application in the Soutrivier Mouth region of the West Coast.
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 Olifants River Estuary, Protect The West Coast has been notified of yet another prospecting application […]
NEKWANA TRADING ENTERPRISES TARGETS LAST PRISTINE WILDERNESS
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 south towards Cape Town, a last untouched wilderness of the South African West Coast has […]
Doringbaai School Project
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 West Coast from Cape Town, went into a panic when local diamond mining contractors for […]
Come Run With US!
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. Image by Sacha Specker. PTWC is partnering with our friends from Run West for two […]
Pint For A Purpose with Jack Black & Wavescape
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 one of their patrons ordered a chilled craft lager from that tap, the proceeds went […]
Dark Side of the Moon
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 against Moonstone Diamond Marketing (now Transhex), PTWC has secured an interim undertaking from Moonstone for […]
Protect The West Coast Attends Reforest Festival 2023
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 fun filled family environmental festival enables likeminded people to come together and celebrate nature and […]
Orange Sandveld Lizard likely to be upgraded to the RED LIST
Words by Rona Van De Merwe and Steve Pike. The rare Orange Strandveld Lizard. Image: Chad Keates. In ironic good news for a threatened desert reptile, the striking Orange Sandveld Lizard is likely to be upgraded to the Red List. The rare lizard, Nucras aurantiaca, was scientifically identified (described) in 2019 from a single specimen […]