AMCU, bosses differ on wage talk progress
South Africa's platinum bosses said wage talks were off to "a constructive start", but AMCU was downbeat in its appraisal of the three-day process.
Gold Fields refutes claim over St. Ives
Gold Fields has been dragged into proceedings in Western Australia in which the Ngadju people are claiming access to tenements held by its St. Ives subsidiary.
Rand slide gives twist to AMCU wage talks
The rand slide was on more long-term factors than the wage strike in the platinum sector, but will nonetheless have short-term effects, especially on wage talks.
AMCU strike off to strong, peaceful start
Skirmishes were kept to a minimum on the first day of strike across South Africa's platinum industry with low turnouts reported.
SA gold sector strike halted … for now
A strike by the AMCU due for January 23 was suspended but not yet interdicted as the Labour Court pondered a decision expected on January 30.
Zimbabwe gives official seal to sovereign fund
Zimbabwe officially tabled its sovereign wealth fund but an economist said the effort wouldn't have a major impact on the country's economic fortunes.
Amplats’ Griffith fears strike will foil restructure
Chris Griffith, CEO of Amplats, said a strike at its premises on Thursday would see its restructuring efforts unravel.
Gold industry strike tensions raised a notch
The Chamber of Mines said a strike by AMCU would be illegal and spelled out why the union had to accept the 8% wage lift agreed in September.
Gold Fields top lawyer quits in BEE broil
Gold Fields has recorded the first casuality of its troubled R2.1bn empowerment deal at South Deep with the resignation of Michael Fleischer.
AMCU strike may deal gold sector hefty blow
AMCU's proposed strike later this week could have broader consequences for the gold sector that first imagined as it claims growing membership in the industry.