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Coal industry “in flux’

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The search for new coal markets has become a matter of urgency for producers across the globe, says market analysts IntierraRMG.

Implats in fresh strike alert after new demand

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The platinum miner confirms it is negotiating with labour representatives that are "Amcu-aligned’ as the threat of fresh industrial unrest hits its key Rustenburg mine.

SA gives cautious “yes’ to shale gas

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SA has given a conditional green light to the exploration of shale gas in the Karoo and will assess every step towards full scale hydraulic fracturing for possible "unacceptable outcomes'.

IDC seeks to cool tempers in Kalagadi feud

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The Industrial Development Corporation says it’s working hard at bringing the feud between Kalahari Resources and global steel giant ArcelorMittal to an end.

The time is nigh for Lonmin

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Lonmin will soon be faced with difficult decisions should employees not heed its call to return to work, a situation deemed unlikely by many of the parties involved.

Gold Fields’ KDC West hit by strike

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Operations at Gold Fields’ KDC West gold mine have been brought to halt following the start of a second unprotected strike in as many weeks at the gold mining firm.

Archie Palane points finger at NUM failings

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NUM ex-deputy secretary Archie Palane says central bargaining, now touted as the answer to platinum woes, would have become policy had he been elected leader.

Gold Fields workers seek R12,500

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Striking workers at Gold Fields’ KDC West mine are demanding a minimum monthly salary of R12,500, a benchmark in a spate of wage-related labour disputes across the industry.

Amcu won’t budge until R12,500/pm agreed

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Amcu said that only an agreement to pay miners R12,500 per month would bring an end to strike action at Lonmin’s Marikana mine, now into its third week.

Glencore sweetens Xstrata ‘takeover’ proposal

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Glencore surprised the market issuing improved terms for its combination with Xstrata but could term the proposal a takeover with its CEO, Ivan Glasenberg taking the reins of the combined unit.