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So. Africa: Civil society calls on Minerals Act amendments to recognise land rights of local communities
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S.Africa: Xolobeni judgement interferes with the state’s role as the custodian of minerals; opinion
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Australia: High Court orders mining co. to seek consent from Xolobeni community prior to granting mining rights
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Xolobeni community scores huge victory against mining
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DMR studying historic High Court ruling in favour of Xolobeni community
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High Court rules in favour of Eastern Cape community in historic mining rights case