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Govt blocks plans to build R15bn opencast iron ore mine near Richards Bay

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The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has refused to grant Indian steel and mining giant Jindal environmental authorisation to proceed. Jindal's South African operations and its BEE partner, Thabang Khomo, want to build the R15-billion iron ore mine and processing facility on 20 000ha of land near Melmoth.

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Govt blocks plans to build R15bn opencast iron ore mine near Richards Bay

Indian steel and mining giant Jindal and its BEE partner want to build a R15-billion iron ore mine and processing facility on 20 000ha of land about 70km inland from the port.

3 months ago·South Africa

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