Rival unions shatter fragile peace at Amplats
The spotlight has been thrown again on the fragile nature of labour relations on SA's mines after at least 13 employees at Amplats were injured in mine violence.
Implats may raise $500m as cash diminishes
Impala Platinum looked to secure finance for its Rustenburg projects as its cash balance fell about R2.9bn year-on-year.
Zimplats has land seized, faces refinery demand
Zimbabwe's mines minister, Obert Mpofu, said he had seized land from Zimplats and demanded the firm, and other platinum miners, to establish a refinery.
Loss-making Amplats short on wriggle room
It's debatable how much Anglo American Platinum can achieve to lessen the blow of its loss-making shafts; the fact is, the company is in some distress.
Implats share earnings up to 79% lower
Impala Platinum is to report a heavy decline in interim share earnings partly owing to a R603m write-down in receivables.
Resurgent Lonmin sets out brave new world
An Esop; centralised bargaining; and more inclusive union recognition are some of the steps Lonmin is taking to recover - a statement of intent the market applauded.
Amplats’ Griffith hails ‘constructive talks’
Chris Griffith, CEO of Anglo American Platinum, said the firm's relationship with mines minister, Susan Shabangu, is "back where it should be".
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.