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West Coast mine water dispute goes to court

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More restrictions for rhino horn trade

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Rhino poachers get prison time

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Elandsfontein phosphate mine. Photo: Kropz

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Activists and state departments fear Elandsfontein mine could damage area

Ashleigh Furlong 20 Sep 2017

Africa's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

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Africa's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

Willem Daniel Lubbe 11 Sep 2017

Wildlife crime pays off big time

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South Africa's first online rhino horn auction ends in risky impasse

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Keith Somerville 30 Aug 2017

Rehabilitation funds tax plan leaves regulations gap

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Audit into stockpiles of rhino horn underway

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Minister withdraws waste tyre management plan

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Elandsfontein phosphate mine. Photo: Kropz

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Ashleigh Furlong 20 Sep 2017

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Wildlife crime pays off big time

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Elandsfontein mine extracting water unlawfully

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Audit into stockpiles of rhino horn underway

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SA's first online rhino horn auction set to open

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Waste bosses appear over pong

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South Africa gives go-ahead to rhino horn auction

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ESG & SustainabilityLeopard killer faces charges for shooting predator on reserve

Gareth Wilson 18 Aug 2017

Small law changes have huge impact on mining and oil & gas industries

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Group goes to court again over coal mine

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Slight decrease in rhino poaching stats

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New rules sought to combat acid mine drainage

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