Aquarius Pt reclaims degree of former stature
2012 was a difficult time to be a shareholder in Aquarius Platinum, but there are signs now the company is regaining some of its former stature.
Mugabe critical of indigenisation deals
Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's president, did not believe his government should pay for the shares in Zimplats and Mimosa and criticised the indigenisation transactions.
Amplats signs Amcu recognition pact
Anglo American Platinum has signed a recognition agreement with the Associated Mineworkers and Construction Union, according to a report.
Amcu absent from Govt. brokered peace pact
Amcu missed the deadline for a peace pact with platinum firms amid confusion as to whether it is responsible for newly founded workers' committees.
SA platinum embroiled in economic crisis
Mine bosses told a minerals portfolio committee that SA's platinum sector was trapped in a crisis; one that would be worsened by 16% electricity tariff hikes.
Shabangu steps into Amplats fray
Susan Shabangu, mines minister, met with the Chamber of Mines and unions to discuss the resurgence of violence at Anglo American Platinum.
Amplats’ Griffith “not confident” of saving jobs
Anglo American Platinum CEO, Chris Griffith, delivered sobering news to the minerals portfolio committee saying the likelihood was high Amplats jobs would be lost.
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.