Implats workers return to work, but plan march
Impala Platinum's Lease Area mine in Rustenburg was operating today as workers
returned to work following rival union tensions. However, another march is planned
raising the prospect of further disruption.
Amcu in final push to eclipse Num at Implats
Labour union Amcu has already signed up about 12,000 members at the Rustenburg operations of Impala Platinum, following an intense recruitment campaign.
Trapped miners rescued from Mimosa fire
All 60 miners were delivered safely from Mimosa Platinum Mine where they had
been trapped following an underground fire, the company said.
Northam’s Zondereinde reports death of miner
Northam Platinum, which recently fought the government over implementation of
safety related stoppages, reported a death at its Zondereinde mine.
Gilbertson’s dream takes shape
Platmin, which delisted at the end of last year, has finalised the consolidation of its Pilanesberg mine with two neighbouring properties.
Union rivalry again halts Implats operations
Implats says its Rustenburg operations will be affected by 3,000 platinum ounces daily due to another union rivalry-related unprotected work stoppage.
Implats output at risk as workers refused bail
UPDATED - There was an even chance mining would be interrupted until Friday as
strike action looked set to enter a second day at Impala's Rustenburg mine.
Platinum outlook worsens
One can't imagine South Africa’s platinum producers being in celebratory mood following the latest round of market forecasts.
Northam to take R300m hit from smelter run-out
Northam Platinum has warned investors the smelter run-out at its Zondereinde mine may affect income by some R300m in the current financial year.
Cautious Lonmin sticks to growth plans
Prevailing price volatility in the platinum market and an overhang in supply will not sway PGM producer Lonmin to abandon its $2bn five-year growth program, for now.