Australian mining companies’ ‘SLAPP suit’ partly settled out of court
Firms and partner cease action against environmental and community activists regarding mineral sands operations at Xolobeni on the Wild Coast and Tormin on the West Coast, but former chair opts to pursue matter
22 November 2023 - 14:51
Just over half the claims in a long-running R14.25m “SLAPP” suit brought by Australian mining interests against six SA environmentalists and social activists have been settled out of court.
The terms of the settlement agreement are confidential...
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