South Africa’s West Coast, raw, fragile, and rich in life is facing a quiet catastrophe. Far from the public eye, diamond and mineral mining are tearing apart its beaches, dunes, and ocean floor.
Out of Mined is a feature documentary shining a light on this devastation and on the people fighting to protect what remains.
Through the voices of local communities, scientists, environmentalists, and indigenous leaders, the film reveals what’s been lost and what can still be saved.
More than a story of destruction, it’s one of resilience and hope. Calling for change, reflection, and a shift in how we value the land, the ocean, and the diamonds we buy as symbols of love.