Jindal's mining ambitions in KwaZulu-Natal face mounting opposition as community groups and environmental attorneys challenge procedural failures and ethical concerns.
Aerial view of the agriculturally-rich Nkwaleni Valley, under threat from Jindal’s proposed mining activities. Picture: Kaliope Geldenhuys/All Rise AttorneysJindal’s ambitious plans to establish a R38 billion iron ore mine across 26,000 hectares in KwaZulu-Natal remain stalled as the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has rejected the company's Environment al Impact Assessment for the fourth time.
Jindal initially withdrew its environmental authorisation application in 2016, citing low steel prices.under a new consultancy firm, SLR, the application was again rejected in January 2024 due to insufficient data and flawed public consultations. Two activists have reportedly been killed since 2024, and several others have gone into hiding due to threats linked to their opposition to the project. Despite these incidents, the DMRE refused a community request for a hearing, stating it was premature to address issues of violence at this stage.
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