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.
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.