CSOs 4 Tailings Justice

We are committed to building democratic community power to address the dangers of mine waste, including tailings facilities.

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  • The Ongoing struggles of Mine Communities

    The living legacies of Mam Tiny Dlamini & Mam “Mathapelo” Liefferink Story and photo by Nkosinathi Hlabeni This tribute to two of our pillars in the environmental justice and mining communities struggles is timely as it honours the women in Women’s Month whilst they are alive. On final day of the 2nd Annual CSOs4TailingsJustice Conference,…

  • Pinpointing Pollution

    Daily Maverick’s geo-journalism investigation reveals how Thubelihle in Mpumalanga and other townships suffer the worst of SA’s coal pollution crisis.

  • Citizens Corner: Understanding the Mineral Resources Development Bill of 2025 (Mining Bill)

    SAfm radio, 6 August 2025 For our Citizens Corner this morning we get to understand and breakdown the Mineral Resources Development Bill, known as the Mining Bill. It is currently open for public comment in an effort to transform the sector. As much as we are discussing the Bill, we are also using the opportunity…

  • 2nd Annual CSO Tailings Conference – Workshop 2025

    Reform and resistance in the shadow of a disaster VIEW PRESENTATIONS CONCEPT NOTE MEDIA ADVISORY Letter from the Convenor Dear friends and comrades Over the months we have worked well together emphasising the importance of building a strong local community organisation. This 2nd Annual Tailings Workshop – Conference organised under the theme, Reform and resistance…

  • NUM Calls for Urgent Action on Mining Tailings at Annual Conference

    JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG – The urgent environmental and health risks posed by mining tailings took center stage yesterday at the 2nd Annual Tailing Conference 2025, held at Sunnyside Office Park in Parktown. Comrade Masibulele Naki, National Health and Safety Office Bearer of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), delivered a powerful address, emphasizing the critical need…

  • SAfm radio: The National Pulse

    2025 Tailings Conference We unpack the objectives of this year’s Tailings Conference that is currently underway in Parktown, Johannesburg. This year’s annual gathering is convened under the theme, “Reform and Resistance in the Shadow of a Disaster.” For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Hassen Lorgat, Tailings Working Group & Programme Convenor; GUEST:…