Off The Wires

AMCU rejects Government wage proposal

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The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union (AMCU) has turned down the latest offer to settle a strike in the platinum sector, now in its 20th week.

Sibanye to use caution in platinum strategy

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Sibanye Gold said it would not do "anything stupid" in pursuing its strategic interests in entering the platinum sector.

First Quantum closes Kansanshi contract

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Toronto-listed First Quantum Minerals said up to 250 workers at its Kansanshi copper mine in Zambia would be affected after it terminated a contract.

‘Strike can’t go on forever’ – Mathunjwa

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Joseph Mathunjwa, president of the Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said the 19-week strike in the platinum sector "couldn't go on forever".

Dozen firms, NGOs affected by Ebola risk

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The ebola virus outbreak in west Africa is starting to have an affect on the way miners in the region operate.

Papillon recommends B2Gold offer

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Vancouver's B2Gold has bid for Papillon Resources in an effort to win control of the Fekola gold mine in Mali.

SA not facing recession: Marcus

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South Africa was not facing a recession, said Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus who added however that the platinum strike was a concern.

Ivanhoe platinum mine given state approval

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Ivanhoe Mines has received a mining right from the South African government for its proposed platinum group metal mine in the country.

Unions stall but Ramatlhodi hopeful of wage deal

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The Association of Mineworkers & Construction Union said it had not taken the latest wage offer to members and was waiting for a response from government.

RBPlat gives nod to R2.8bn housing plan

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Royal Bafokeng Platinum has given its in-principle approval for a 3,100 housing plan costing R2.8bn pending establishment of ring-fenced developmental finance.