ARTICLES RELATING TO LONMIN

Marikana cops 'could have done more'

2013-05-17 16:20

The police could have done more to ease the situation in Marikana during last year's unrest, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

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.

Stop the strike madness

2013-05-17 07:41

Trivial issues don't warrant mineworker strikes, says Mzwandile Jacks.

Man held for death of Marikana sangoma

2013-05-16 18:01

A man has been arrested near Durban for the murder of the sangoma believed to have masterminded rituals performed on Marikana mineworkers.

'Opec' for platinum just a pipe dream

2013-05-16 15:08

SA may be the Saudi Arabia of platinum on steroids but unlike crude, it cannot manipulate the price by turning its "taps" on and off at will.

Marikana protesters 'aimed to provoke'

2013-05-16 12:42

Striking mineworkers taunted police officers who were still in Marikana in the days after the shooting, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Marikana plan a 'one-man show'

2013-05-15 22:20

Only one police commander during the violence in Marikana played a part in formulating a plan to disperse strikers, the Farlam Commission has heard.

Lonmin miners persuaded to return to work

2013-05-15 16:38

Striking workers at Lonmin's Marikana mine have resolved to return to work immediately after Amcu's president told them not to humour their enemies.

Striking miners want to oust NUM

2013-05-15 15:04

Striking workers at Lonmin's platinum mine in Marikana have vowed to stay away until their demands are met.

Shots fired at Marikana

2013-05-15 14:26

Shots have been fired inside the Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, while striking miners were gathering for a meeting.

Koppie was unsafe for officials - lawyer

2013-05-15 13:20

It was not safe for Lonmin officials to approach striking miners gathered on a hill in Marikana last year, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Labour unrest threatens rating - Moody's

2013-05-15 12:51

Revived labour unrest in SA's mining industry could impact its export competitiveness and threaten the economy's credit rating, analysts from Moody's say.

Lonmin workers strike for second day

2013-05-15 08:24

Lonmin workers continued a wildcat strike for a second day, raising concerns that the bitter turf war between rival unions could escalate into anarchy and violence.

Lonmin strike stokes labour fears

2013-05-14 21:16

A strike at Marikana is sparking fears of a return to the bloody violence that rocked the mine industry last year, but the government has moved to allay fears.

Marikana cop 'must take some blame'

2013-05-14 19:47

Police officer Major General Charl Annandale should take some blame for last year's fatal shootings in Marikana in the North West, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has heard.

Marikana on high alert

2013-05-14 15:57

Law enforcement agencies must prioritise the area surrounding Lonmin's Marikana mine in Rustenburg, North West, Cosatu says.

Unrest at Marikana may affect inquiry

2013-05-14 14:24

New turbulence in Marikana, North West, may indirectly affect public hearings into last year's wage-related unrest at Lonmin platinum mine, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Lonmin shafts idle as miners strike

2013-05-14 09:07

Workers at platinum producer Lonmin have gone on a wildcat strike, the company says, halting work across its operations.

Amcu president calls for peace

2013-05-13 14:10

Mineworkers should help put an end to the murder of their colleagues, Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union president Joseph Mathunjwa says.

Lonmin reports solid performance

2013-05-13 08:53

Lonmin‚ the world's third largest platinum producer‚ reported a solid performance in the six months ended March 2013 with platinum sales up 2.4% on the prior period.

Amcu has lion's share of Lonmin workers

2013-05-10 08:41

The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union now represents over 70% of workers at Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana, North West, a report says.

Marikana commission plans 2nd phase

2013-05-07 16:34

The second phase of the Farlam Commission of Inquiry is being planned and a number of possible topics are being discussed.

Cops 'changed' Marikana story

2013-05-02 14:41

Police have changed their version of events at Marikana to fit the evidence of expert witnesses, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Lonmin tanks after furnace shutdown

2013-04-30 12:08

Shares of platinum miner Lonmin have taken a beating after the company was forced to shut down its Number Two furnace over an undisclosed incident.

 

Marikana unrest labelled 'Amcu unrest'

2013-05-17 14:39

Police officials had labelled last year's Marikana unrest as an "Amcu unrest", the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Lonmin miners back at work

2013-05-17 11:38

Workers at Lonmin's platinum mine in Rustenburg in the North West are back at work following a wildcat strike, the company says.

Government contingent to visit Marikana

2013-05-16 21:08

Cabinet will send a delegation of ministers to Marikana in the North West to calm renewed unrest, acting Minister in the Presidency Edna Molewa says.

Cops could have Marikana footage

2013-05-16 15:44

Police officers doing duty in Marikana during last year's strike-related violence could have more information about what happened, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has heard.

Marikana cops may have noted vital info

2013-05-16 13:56

Potentially critical information could be contained in the pocket-books of officers deployed to Marikana during last year's wage-related unrest, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has heard.

Most Lonmin workers report for duty

2013-05-16 09:17

Lonmin says 86% of workers at its mines have reported for the morning shift after a two-day strike.

Marikana anger 'directed at police'

2013-05-15 20:08

Striking Lonmin mineworkers directed their anger at police officers during last year's wage-related unrest, the Farlam Commission on Inquiry has been told.

Lonmin strike intensifies

2013-05-15 16:06

Labour strife in the platinum belt has intensified as a wildcat strike across Lonmin's shafts entered a second day, raising fears of further violence.

Cops met with death threats at Marikana

2013-05-15 14:46

Death threats were hurled at a police videographer in Marikana by striking mineworkers, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has been told.

Marikana cops, Lonmin 'exchanged info'

2013-05-15 13:20

The relationship between police at Marikana and Lonmin was professional, the Farlam inquiry has heard.

Rand down on labour tensions

2013-05-15 13:02

The rand has been weaker against major currencies as ongoing labour tensions in the platinum sector and poor eurozone GDP figures weighed.

Striking Lonmin workers gather

2013-05-15 10:50

Striking Lonmin workers - some chanting and wielding knobkerries - are making their way to the Wonderkop stadium for a feedback meeting.

Lonmin concerned about worker safety

2013-05-15 07:52

The safety of people in Marikana is a priority, Lonmin platinum mine says, as the situation remains tense following a wildcat strike.

Mthethwa condemns mineworker killings

2013-05-14 20:29

Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has condemned the killing of three miners, which has led to a wildcat strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine.

Tighten Marikana security, urges Cosatu

2013-05-14 19:44

Security must be prioritised around Lonmin's Marikana mine to prevent deaths amid a flare up of labour unrest, the Congress of SA Trade Unions says.

Police sent to Wonderkop Stadium

2013-05-14 15:54

A large number of police are at Wonderkop Stadium, in Marikana, where Amcu members are set to meet.

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.

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.

Lawyers in spotlight at Marikana hearing

2013-05-13 21:47

Concerns have been raised about the conduct of Lonmin's lawyers in the inquiry into the fatal shooting of mineworkers in Marikana, North West.

Lonmin profit jumps as wage battle looms

2013-05-13 10:11

Platinum miner Lonmin more than doubled first-half profit and lifted its production guidance for the year, but warned of the challenge of wage talks ahead.

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.

CCMA set to mediate Lonmin‚ Amcu talks

2013-05-09 13:53

Lonmin says that the Commission for Conciliation‚ Mediation and Arbitration has been approached, following failed talks over a new labour agreement with Amcu.

Cops threatened senior officer - evidence

2013-05-06 14:44

Police officers threatened to kill Major General William Mpembe following the murders of two of their colleagues during the Lonmin wage-related unrest, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Marikana cops had a communication delay

2013-04-30 14:26

Police suffered a communications delay on the day 34 striking miners were shot dead in Marikana, North West, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

Marikana plan had already been decided

2013-04-29 18:52

A police decision to end a gathering of striking Lonmin miners at Marikana was taken before the fatal shooting, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry has heard.

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