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Lithium mining in KwaZulu-Natal: ‘They don’t see us as human beings

Residents and civil society organisations are opposing the expansion of SA Lithium's Highbury open pit mine in KwaZulu-Natal. They report environmental degradation, destruction of livelihoods, and insufficient public participation, despite promises of economic development. Concerns include water scarcity, air and noise pollution, property damage from blasting, and a lack of local job creation and…

Lithium mining in KwaZulu-Natal: ‘They don’t see us as human beings

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The future of private investment platforms: Raising capital is only the beginning

In the first article in this series, we explored why founders should think of fundraising as a capital strategy rather than simply a way of financing growth.

  • Innovation, technology, and investor attention drive private investment platforms' evolution.
  • Platforms must simplify admin, improve communication, and enhance shareholder experience.
  • Successful platforms become ecosystems, leveraging AI as "Assisted Intelligence."

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