Lonmin Platinum mine and union representatives on Tuesday night signed a wage increase, bringing to an end the six-week strike that left 44 people dead. The miners are expected to return to work tomorrow.
In terms of the agreement, the lowest worker would earn R9 611 and the highest R13 022 before deductions and the agreement is effective from 1 October 2012.
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