Solidarity seals wage deal with Lonmin
Trade union Solidarity says it has reached a two-year wage agreement with platinum miner Lonmin that will see its members get pay rises of up to 8%.
Northam hit by safety inspections
Northam Platinum says its only producing mine has been hit by several stoppages due to government safety inspections, part of a wider campaign that has hit the sector.
Mimosa gives 10% to Zimbabwe locals
Zimbabwe's Mimosa mine, a JV between Impala Platinum and Aquarius, has given a 10% stake to locals, says a government minister.
JP Morgan warns over slumping platinum output
JP Morgan Cazenove has sounded a warning over the negative impact on the platinum miners of falling production linked to increased safety inspections by the Department of Mineral Resources.
Xstrata sticks by Lonmin investment
Xstrata said it was unsure how to capture the value in its 25% stake in Lonmin but said it continued to see value in the position.
Platmin to return consolidated: Gilbertson
Platmin's proposed delisting was the precursor to a stronger, consolidated company when the market was more supportive, said Brian Gilbertson, chairman of Platmin shareholder, Pallinghurst Resources.
Lonmin to raise workers’ pay by up to 10%
Lonmin says employees will receive pay rises and benefit improvements of up to 10%, depending on job grades, as part of a two-year wage agreement with NUM.
Platmin to delist until better days return
Platmin, a platinum group metals developer and explorer operating in South Africa, is to delist from Toronto and Johannesburg saying its share was under-valued and poorly traded.
Anglo punts fuel cells as SA growth driver
South Africa has the potential to become a global leader in the development and manufacturing of fuel cell technology, says Anglo American CEO Cynthia Carroll.
RBPlat sees Styldrift’s first output by 2015
Royal Bafokeng Platinum expects to have first production at its Styldrift 1 project in the second quarter of 2015.