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Ian Harbottle

Tracked across 1 events · 6 articles · First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last active Aug 04, 2026

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South Africa lithium mining farmland conflict
South Africa's push to exploit its critical minerals, including lithium, for the global green energy transition has sparked a conflict with farming communities on the southeast coast. Since 2023, more than a dozen lithium prospecting…
Impact: As SA Lithium's director, Harbottle defends the company's practices, claiming compliance and job creation. His statements are central to the company's response to criticism.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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