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South Africa: Platinum Sector Talks Continues
SAPA, 8 October 2012
A round of talks between the platinum industry and unions was expected to continue this week. Read more »
Why is There Unrest in South Africa's Mining Industry?
As strike action ripples through the diamond, iron, chrome, platinum and gold mining sectors, it is not purely about wages but shows the level of unhappiness with working and living conditions, a non-profit group says.
File photo: Striking mineworkers carrying knobkerries, sharpened sticks and iron rods. A round of talks between the platinum industry and unions was expected to continue this week to resolve the widespread strike action in the country.
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South Africa: Strikes About More Than Wages - NGO
SAPA, 7 October 2012
Unprotected strikes in the mining industry were about more than just wages, the Bench Mark Foundation said on Sunday. Read more »
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South Africa: President Zuma Lauds Cosatu, NUM, Chamber of Mines On Agreement
SAnews.gov.za, 7 October 2012
President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Cosatu, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Chamber of Mines on their successful meeting on Friday. Read more »
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South Africa: Oliphant Calls for Stability
SAPA, 5 October 2012
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant called on Friday for stability to be restored in the platinum sector. Read more »
InFocus
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Tensions are rising at Amplats, where a miner was shot dead by police and 12,000 workers got sacked. There are plans for a meeting between management and the unions to charter a ... Read more »
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Two mining companies - Bokoni Platinum Mines and Gold Fields - have moved to take legal action againt workers who embarked on a wildcat strike amid unrest in the country's mining ... Read more »
