SA platinum in troubled waters
Anything less than an annual output of 2.6 million ounces from Anglo American
Platinum for 2011 will support the growing perception that SA's platinum industry is
headed for hard times.
Implats to fire 5,000 in unlawful strike
Impala Platinum says a strike by drill operators at its Rustenburg operations is illegal and it is to start laying them off.
NUM slams Impala’s 18% retention increase
Impala Platinum has raised the prospect that production at its Rustenburg mine will be
negatively affected for up to two weeks as it begins to dismiss 5,000 rock drill
operators.
Zimplats workers strike over power bills
WORKERS at Zimplats have gone on strike to force the company to pay for their personal electricity bills, partially hitting production.
Implats says 5,000 workers on strike
Impala Platinum says 5,000 workers at its Rustenburg operations have downed tools over wages, but a court order has declared the strike involving drill operators illegal.
Amplats, Anglo fall on trading update
ANGLO American Platinum’s shares have nosedived and dragged down parent Anglo
American, following a worse-than-expected trading statement.
Implats’ Brown resigns, offers Zim help
David Brown, CEO of Impala Platinum, calls it a day after 14 years on the platinum
firm's board, but promises to assist with the firm's Zimbabwe affairs if asked.
Friedland to storm back with IvanPlats
Speculation has it that billionaire mining entrepreneur, Robert Friedland, will shake off the disappointment of losing a legal fight with Rio Tinto by listing IvanPlats, the African platinum and base metals play.
Platinum miners not worried by power cuts
SA's platinum miners say they are confident there would be sufficient electricity to power their mines this month, despite Eskom's warning of tight supply.
Keysha keen on Lonmin partnership
Keysha Investments says it wants to talk to Lonmin on how the firms can mine a portion of Marikana together, following the dismissal of Lonmin’s appeal over Keysha’s prospecting right.