Nationalisation call not confusing – Vavi

The Congress of South African Trade Unions was not confused about its call for nationalisation, Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi said on Sunday. Nationalisation was a policy of the... 

Illegal miners caught in Westonaria

Twenty-seven Zimbabwean citizens have been arrested for illegal mining at a shaft at Sibanye Gold mine in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg, the Hawks said on Wednesday. Detectives recovered... 

Mining companies should not provide housing – Moeletsi Mbeki

Political economist Moeletsi Mbeki believes mining houses in South Africa should be relieved of providing housing to their labour force. "The housing of mine workers must become the responsibility... 

Transnet heading for tariff overhaul

Transnet CEO Brian Molefe said on Wednesday he expects the mining sector to object to plans to hike cargo tariffs on dry bulk by more than two-thirds and reduce those on manufactured goods by... 

33 arrested for illegal mining in West Rand

Thirty-three men were arrested for illegal mining at Sibanye Gold Mine in the West Rand on Wednesday, the Hawks said. Mine security guards went underground in the early hours of Wednesday, found... 

Amplats signs with AMCU

Anglo American Platinum has signed a recognition agreement with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union, City Press reported on Sunday. "We have full organisation rights and will now... 

Marikana families sue police for millions

The families of mineworkers killed in Marikana are suing Police Minister Nathi Mthwetha and National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega for damages, the Socio Economic Right Institute (Seri) said on... 

Lonmin consults unions

Plans to review Lonmin PLC's operating structure were being discussed with unions, the platinum mining company said on Thursday. The company said in a statement the new structure, which would... 

Mining not a get rich quick scheme – Shabangu

The mining industry required long term commitment to South Africa and should not be viewed as a "quick money making scheme", Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Monday. Speaking at a... 

Amplats requests CCMA facilitation

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has been asked to facilitate discussions between Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) and unions about planned retrenchments, it said... 

Ruling reserved in AMCU hostel case

Judgment in an application by miners affiliated with Amcu to gain access to Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine hostel was reserved in the High Court in Johannesburg on Wednesday. "I am aware that this... 

AMCU application postponed

The urgent application by a trade union and miners to get access to Harmony Gold's Kusasalethu mine hostel was postponed in the High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday. The Association of Mineworkers... 

Mining licences can be revoked – Mantashe

Mining companies misrepresenting their intentions could have their licences revoked, ANC secretary-general Gwede Mantashe said. "Are companies giving nice plans to government so that they get the... 

NWest Premier to meet Amplats

North West premier Thandi Modise will lead a provincial delegation on Thursday to meet Anglo American Platinum management on the proposed closure of four shafts. "Premier Modise will use the... 

CCMA to help with Amplats

The Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) is to help in processes related to Anglo American Platinum's (Amplats) announcement that it may have to retrench up to 14 000... 

Amplats wants to divert business from South Africa – ANC

Global platinum miner Anglo American Platinum wanted to divert its business from South Africa and send the country's mining industry "to the dogs," the African National Congress (ANC) said on... 

Govt, unions blamed for Amplats cuts

Government and unions could be blamed for the planned retrenchment of about 14 000 Anglo American Platinum workers, the Democratic Alliance said on Tuesday. "[This]...is a consequence of the toxic... 

NUM calls for talks with Amplats

The National Union of Mineworkers plans to negotiate with Anglo American Platinum to prevent the company from retrenching 14 000 workers, the union said on Tuesday. "The NUM will engage the company... 

Business must cater to employees – Ramaphosa

Big business needs to be more "inclusive" and cater towards the needs of their employees, ANC deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa said according to a report on Thursday. He said at an ANC breakfast in...