Coal discomfort in Wakkerstroom

Issue #110, 1st December 2008


Coal discomfort in Wakkerstroom

The government has given the go-ahead for prospecting at one of SA's most sensitive biodiversity hotspots, claiming there are no nature reserves in the prospecting area, when actually there are two.

Even if you’ve never heard of Wakkerstroom, it will take less than a minute on Google to discover that it’s a highly sensitive biodiversity hotspot, internationally-renowned birding destination and the headwaters of four major river systems.

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Submitted by : Stephen on 2008-11-30 18:34:36
How about 'naming and shaming' the directors of Delta Mining consolidated.

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We are considering that...
 
Submitted by : Mike on 2008-11-26 05:58:09
You omit to include the names of the so-called consultants who contributed to various aspects of the EIA/EMP. I feel that this information should be provided on a "Name and shame" basis, the theory being that any reputable mining exploration or project management company (yes, they DO exist) would not wish to be associated with such self-styled "consultants" if they wished to main a modicum of credibility.

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