[miningmx.com] – UNIONS negotiating with South Africa’s gold producers on a proposed five-year wage deal “retained their demands without any movement,” said Elize Strydom, lead negotiator at the Chamber of Mines.
“As producers we remain committed to reaching an agreement based on the sustainability of the industry, and the retention of jobs,” said Strydom. The Chamber of Mines is negotiating on behalf of AngloGold Ashanti, Sibanye Gold and Harmony Gold, among others.
According to a report by Reuters, the National Union of Mineworkers rejected the chamber’s offer of a 13% wage increase sticking by its original demand of about 80%. Negotiations are scheduled to continue on July 7.
