AngloGold issues strike ultimatum
AngloGold Ashanti has finally issued its striking workforce an ultimatum to return to
work, close to a month after all its SA operations were brought to a standstill.
Gold Fields confirms KDC West strike over
A month-long strike at Gold Fields KDC West mine was confirmed over by Gold Fields
in the early hours of this morning.
Harmony says wage proposal is gaining traction
Harmony Gold CEO Graham Briggs says a proposal originally rejected by unions to
improve wages an average 1.5% by changing job grades was gaining acceptance at
the company’s operating mines.
Randgold’s Bristow warns DRC on code changes
The Democratic Republic of Congo risks damaging returns from its fledgling mining
industry - as does the rest of Africa - if regulatory uncertainty becomes the norm.
Blyvoor, Beatrix back in business
Striking employees at Village Main Reef’s marginal Blyvooruitzicht mine have
returned to work following their acceptance of a wage hike proposal.
Hope at Beatrix as Gold Fields issues ultimatum
Striking workers have started to return to Gold Fields’ Beatrix mine in the Free State,
the company says, recording attendance levels in excess of 80% at some shafts.
Gold One closes Ezulwini for 30 days
Gold One International says it will close its Ezulwini mine for at least a month, citing
the rise in intimidation and tension within the mining sector as reason.
Gold wage talks fail, retrenchments likely
Striking mineworkers and their employers in the gold sector are seemingly further
apart than ever as formal wage discussions collapse.
Some damage already permanent – Holland
Some of the damage caused by the spate of strikes across the mining industry is
already permanent, warns Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland.
Gold miners offer lifeline in wage talks
The Chamber of Mines has agreed to give striking workers in the gold industry more
time to consider employers’ wage increase proposals.