ARTICLES RELATING TO AMPLATS

Amplats to start layoff process

2013-05-22 09:27

Anglo Platinum will begin the formal process of cutting 6 000 mining jobs at the end of this week, the company says.

Mine salary talks on the cards

2013-05-20 17:36

The Chamber of Mines says it is gearing up for negotiations with mine unions to discuss wage demands for workers in the gold and coal mining sectors.

Amcu threatens to bring SA to a halt

2013-05-17 12:26
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The leader of platinum union Amcu has threatened to bring the economy "to a standstill" and demanded a meeting with President Jacob Zuma.

Rand down on labour concerns

2013-05-16 12:33

The rand has been down about 1% against major currencies on as ongoing labour unrest in the mining sector encouraged a sell-off in the domestic currency.

Rand near 3-week lows on strike fears

2013-05-14 09:44

The rand has traded near three-week lows as workers at Lonmin began a wildcat strike, rekindling fears of a repeat of last year's work stoppages.

Marikana quiet after weekend shootings

2013-05-13 09:32

North West police say no violence was reported overnight at Nkaneng informal settlement in Marikana, after three people were killed over the weekend.

Dark days for Amplats workers

2013-05-10 22:13
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Unions are vowing to fight the 6 000 Amplats job cuts, with one saying it is a declaration of war and another reiterating its call to nationalise mines.

Amplats revises job losses to 6 000

2013-05-10 12:19

Top global platinum producer Amplats has announced it will cut 6 000 jobs at its South African operations, in a move that risks a new wave of labour unrest.

Tension as Amplats to unveil jobs plan

2013-05-09 09:33

Amplats, under pressure from the government, is to sharply scale back job losses as it tries to balance out cost cuts and the threat of labour unrest.

Amplats to reveal restructuring plans

2013-04-30 11:58

Amplats will next week present the outcome of its talks with the government and unions about plans to cut up to 14 000 jobs, the company says.

Amplats gets new chairperson

2013-04-26 18:07

Valli Moosa has been appointed as independent non-executive chairperson of Anglo Platinum with immediate effect‚ the company says.

Mining stocks shine after sell-off

2013-04-19 12:07

The JSE mining index gained more than 2% as mining companies rebounded after a week-long sell off.

Tough times ahead for mine talks

2013-04-15 20:40

Wage talks across South Africa's mining sector are expected to be among the toughest ever amid skyrocketing price hikes, worker militancy and shrinking profits.

Amplats extends talks on planned layoffs

2013-03-28 15:30

Anglo Platinum says it has extended negotiations with the government about restructuring plans that could see it cut up to 14 000 jobs.

Fight Amplats job cuts, urges body

2013-03-18 20:18

The 14 000 retrenchments at Anglo Platinum must be challenged with all the necessary worker and political action, says the Democratic Left Front.

Amplats signs with Amcu

2013-03-03 11:25

Anglo American Platinum has signed a recognition agreement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, City Press reports.

Shabangu makes progress in mine talks

2013-02-25 20:15

Mine stakeholders have agreed on a framework to restore calm in the industry, after a wave of violent wildcat strikes swept across the mining sector.

Amplats boss doubts jobs can be saved

2013-02-20 15:40

Talks between Anglo Platinum, unions and government are unlikely to save 14 000 jobs, says Amplats CEO Chris Griffith.

Amplats shooting highlights mining woes

2013-02-18 20:24

The latest incident at an Anglo Platinum mine shaft is a reminder that the issues in the mining sector are only just beginning, cautions an analyst.

Platinums hard hit as JSE weakens

2013-02-18 17:55

The JSE experienced a selloff in the mining space‚ with platinum bearing the brunt of it due to labour woes in the sector.

Amplats probes shooting as shares slide

2013-02-18 17:00

Anglo Platinum is gathering details of a shootout that has reportedly left one mineworker dead, resulting in its shares tumbling more than 5%.

Carroll: Amplats has to restructure

2013-02-05 16:35

Amplats, the world's largest producer of platinum, has to be restructured to make it viable for the future, says outgoing Anglo CEO Cynthia Carroll.

China bankrolls SA platinum mine

2013-02-01 12:18

Wesizwe Platinum's Bakubung mine is China's first direct investment in SA's platinum belt and it likely won't be the last.

Amplats job cuts on hold for now

2013-01-28 16:13

Amplats chief executive Chris Griffiths has reportedly confirmed a decision to allow a two-month moratorium on its restructuring which would affect 14 000 miners.

SA still attractive, despite mine strife

2013-01-27 13:24

As mining firms appear to rush for the exit, Tronox is seeking to deepen its footprint in the country, which offers a glimmer of hope for the mine industry.

 

Chamber warns of Zim mines shake up

2013-05-20 22:03

Tighter state control over the sale of minerals will not only hit Amplats and Implats, but also scare foreign investors, says Zimbabwe's mining chamber.

Amplats 'normal' after strike

2013-05-20 15:37

Operations at Anglo Platinum's Tumela Mine in Limpopo, has returned to normal following an underground strike, the company says.

Amplats miners halt strike for now

2013-05-16 19:00

Plans to embark on strike action over 6 000 retrenchments at Anglo Platinum have been suspended, the workers' committee says.

Lonmin tempers pay hopes

2013-05-14 12:13

Lonmin will tell unions to curb expectations of forthcoming wage talks, as it remains under pressure despite reporting higher than expected first-half earnings.

AngloGold chooses machines over people

2013-05-13 20:23
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In another blow to the mining industry, AngloGold Ashanti is also set to shed jobs as it prepares to roll out its mechanisation programme, a report states.

NUM to oppose Amplats retrenchments

2013-05-11 14:06

The National Union of Mineworkers says it will oppose the revised retrenchment of 6 000 Amplats workers.

Shocked miners plan next Amplats move

2013-05-10 18:11

Mine workers at Amplats say they didn't expect any job cuts after the company announced its plans to axe 6 000 jobs, more than half down from the initial 14 000.

Miners won't stand for Amplats job cuts

2013-05-09 16:01

Mineworkers are threatening to bring Anglo Platinum operations to a halt, even if retrenchments are scaled back to 5 000 from the initial 14 000.

Long wait for Amplats miners almost over

2013-04-30 19:58

Anglo Platinum says the 14 000 workers who face the axe will know their fate early in May, after more than 90 days of negotiations.

NUM seeks double-digit pay increase

2013-04-29 12:50

Despite strife in the mining industry, the National Union of Mineworkers says it will demand double-digit pay hikes in wage talks and better working conditions.

Shakeup plans for foreign mines in Zim

2013-04-23 18:07

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's party wants a change to laws that will compel mines to turn over majority stakes to local blacks for free, a report states.

Anglo recovers from damaging strikes

2013-04-19 09:58

Production of miner Anglo American's key commodities has edged higher in the first three months of the year, with iron ore rebounding from the strike at Kumba.

Political risks to watch in SA

2013-04-10 17:21

Labour strife, unemployment and inflation cloud the outlook for SA, with global credit ratings agencies questioning if Zuma is up to the task of running the economy.

Amplats in R1.7bn deal

2013-03-27 13:53

Anglo Platinum will acquire mining assets from Atlatsa for R1.7bn, the mining giant says.

Miner: All is still not well at Lonmin

2013-03-05 21:26

A wildcat strike at Lonmin has not only unnerved investors, but also marred efforts of a company trying to rebuild its reputation after months of deadly unrest.

Mines fuelling union rivalry – Cosatu

2013-02-28 16:35

Platinum mines Implats, Amplats and Lonmin are manipulating union membership in favour of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, says Cosatu.

Amplats in talks on safety of miners

2013-02-20 18:37

Anglo Platinum is in discussions with mine stakeholders to ensure the safety of employees across the platinum industry following a shootout in Rustenburg.

Shabangu seeks solution to Amplats' woes

2013-02-19 19:18

Minister Susan Shabangu has met trade unions, the chamber of mines and Anglo Platinum after a violent confrontation at the mine's Siphumelele shaft.

1 000 miners swarmed union office - report

2013-02-18 18:37

Police said 13 people have been wounded in gun and panga attacks at an Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg, after 1 000 people besieged a union office, a report says.

Guards attacked with pangas at mine - police

2013-02-18 17:18

Police say that at least 13 people were injured, including four security guards who were hacked with pangas, in a labour fight at an Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg.

5 workers shot at Amplats mine - report

2013-02-18 15:57

At least five workers have been shot after security guards at an Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg opened fire following clashes between rival union factions, a report says.

Amplats plunges into deep loss

2013-02-04 19:02

AngloAmerican Platinum reports that it lurched into huge losses revealing deep damage from a tough 2012.

Stakeholders vow fair Amplats deal

2013-01-28 19:47

Amplats, unions and the government have reiterated their commitment to reaching a deal to benefit all parties after the firm decided to hold off axing 14 000 miners.

Renewed hope for 14 000 Amplats miners

2013-01-27 14:15

Amplats is expected to make an announcement on the fate of 14 000 workers following a crisis meeting between the company, labour unions and the government.

Zuma: Govt not threatening mines

2013-01-23 16:02

The government is not threatening mines with licence reviews and proposed shaft closures and job cuts should be discussed, says President Jacob Zuma.

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