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Platinum, new innovation, wage talks and Ramaphosa. A lot is happening in the mining world.

Mining indaba: Ten years after Marikana massacre, Anglo American step into ‘delicate’ wage negotiations

Platinum, new innovation, wage talks and Ramaphosa. A lot is happening in the mining world

The World Health Organisation must recommit  to the democratic principles in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (Reuters)

Wild swings in Sasol’s fortunes

The company’s shares have seesawed madly – largely because of the volatility of the oil price and the rand

(David Harrison/M&G)

At least R255m in mine workers’ cash lost in Amplats pension scam

Investment company claims to own properties it has no rights on in attempt to cover up loss.

Debt administrator ‘pockets’ nearly half of miners’ repayments

Amplats has gone to court over "unconstitutional" debt administration, with one administrator pocketing 44% of miners’ debt repayments.

Platinum mines push for automation, despite costs

Three years of labour upheaval and a political push for safety and better wages have set in motion a drive to mechanise platinum mines.

Amcu claims victory, sombre mine bosses count the costs

While Amcu workers prepare to return to work on Wednesday after a successful strike, mine bosses have warned of a difficult rebuilding phase ahead.

?Output tumbled at Anglo American Platinum

Sibanye Gold mulls over platinum mines acquisition

Gold producer Sibanye is considering buying embattled platinum mines which have been crippled by a five-month labour dispute.

Platinum miners during a wage increase strike on January 23 2014 in Marikana.

Mathunjwa says Amcu accepts offer ‘in principle’

Amcu says it has accepted a new wage offer from platinum miners, but outstanding issues still need to be discussed with the employers.

An estimated 100 000 miner workers affiliated to Amcu went on strike on Thursday to demand major wage increases.

Government task team, Amcu to hold final meeting

Government says Monday’s talks with Amcu and mining bosses will determine whether it continues with it’s intervention in the platinum wage dispute.

NW premier condemns petrol bombing incident in platinum belt

Supra Mahumapelo has called on communities in Sefikile, in the platinum belt, to exercise restraint after two houses were allegedly petrol bombed.

The union federation’s future lies in finding its former unity of purpose and its workerist focus

Inter-ministerial team expected to meet Amcu, mining bosses

A team of officials from various departments will meet mining bosses and Amcu over strikes in the platinum belt.

Platinum miners during a wage increase strike on January 23 2014 in Marikana.

NUM pleads for end to platinum strike

The National Union of Mineworkers says it is concerned by the economic impact of the lengthy platinum sector wage dispute.

Still no agreement in platinum strike

Three major platinum producers have dismissed reports of an agreement in the long-standing wage dispute with mining union Amcu.

Numsa’s general secretary Irvin Jim blamed strike action in Marikana on capitalist imperialist ownership.

Numsa considers solidarity strike with Amcu

As tensions run high in Marikana, Numsa says it might strike with Amcu – whose members are demanding a R12 500 salary from Lonmin, Amplats and Impala.

Four people have been killed since talk of workers breaking the strike began.

Amcu takes Lonmin, Amplats to court over SMS campaign

Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa is taking the mining giants to labour court, saying their SMS campaign violated an agreement with the union.

The Goldstone Commission recommended that “the carrying of any dangerous weapon in public should be outlawed — whether in respect of political meetings or any other place”.

Protesters block roads as platinum mining strike breaks

Miners burnt tyres, barricaded roads and set roadside stalls alight near Lonmin’s platinum mine to stop fellow strikers from returning to work.

The union federation’s future lies in finding its former unity of purpose and its workerist focus

Amcu’s decision to continue strike ‘is disappointing’

Platinum mining companies have expressed their disappointment following news that Amcu’s marathon strike will enter its 15th week.

The union federation’s future lies in finding its former unity of purpose and its workerist focus

Amcu warns of instability

Mining companies approaching workers directly with their latest offer could lead to instability on the platinum belt, according to the union.

Lack of motivation

Rustenburg’s rugby boys mine for glory on the sports field

Bent but unbowed by the crippling strike, Rustenburg Impala’s rugby team has triumphed.

Talks to end wage strikes continue behind closed doors

At an undisclosed location, mine representatives will continue to meet with Amcu – whose members downed tools demanding a basic salary of R12 500.