NUM blocked Implats’ push for wage lift
The National Union of Mineworkers deliberately blocked efforts by Impala Platinum to lift salaries for rock drill operators, the Farlam Commission heard.
Amplats puts 60-day hold on job cuts
Anglo American Platinum agreed with unions and government to a 60-day consultation period during which time its restructuring plan would be postponed.
Amplats may revisit restructure plan
A report by City Press raised the prospect that Anglo American Platinum may seek to mitigate a restructuring plan affecting up to 14,000 jobs.
Unions, business in rare alliance against Eskom
It's not often a union like Numsa joins hands with the business community; but it is as it seeks to oppose common enemy Eskom.
Mantashe lashes big business for its ‘disdain’
Gwede Mantashe, ANC secretary-general, has said his party was treated by disdain by big business which was seeking to control it.
Anglo registers strike-hit Q4 output losses
As expected, Anglo American's fourth quarter production figures were blighted by its strike-torn South African mines. But there were some bright spots too.
Eskom must be allowed to earn profit: Eberhard
Past electricity tariff increases given to Eskom were justified, said Anton Eberhard who added the utility was required to make a profit for its own capital requirements.
IDC sounds note of caution on steel mill plans
Plans by government to build a steel mill in South Africa must be implemented with a view to avoiding "unintended consequences", according to the IDC.
Motsepe reiterates interest in platinum deals
Patrice Motsepe, executive chairperson of African Rainbow Minerals, said his firm was interested in platinum acquisitions, reiterating comments made in September.
Ramaphosa begins withdrawal from business
Cyril Ramaphosa, newly elected deputy president of the ANC, set to work unravelling his business ties today, resigning from the boards of two prominent companies.