Eyewitness News
  • Eyewitness News
  • Search
  • Latest
  • Local
  • Elections
  • Coronavirus
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Video
  • Podcasts
Go
Miners at work in a mine shaft. Picture: AFP

Anglo american platinum

SA mining industry struggling to contain spread of COVID-19

By Theto Mahlakoana

The number of positive coronavirus cases confirmed within the sector so far suggests the spread is not easing, with 1,559 active cases at the last count, while...

  • A picture taken on16 January 2013 shows Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg, northwest of Johannesburg. Picture: AFP

    Anglo American Platinum names industry veteran Viljoen CEO

    Natascha Viljoen will take on the role from 16 April and joins Amplats at a time when higher metals prices have boosted the company's earnings.

    900 days ago
  • Chris Griffith, CEO of Anglo American Platinum, speaks a discussion on platinum, during the second day of the Mining Indaba, on 5 February 2019, in Cape Town. Picture: AFP

    Chris Griffith to step down as Anglo American Platinum CEO

    The company's board has confirmed he'll be resigning after more than seven years in the post in order to pursue other career opportunities.

    903 days ago
  • Picture: @_AMCU/Twitter.

    Amcu seals platinum wage deals

    The signing ceremony will take place in Muldersdrift, a town in South Africa’s platinum mining heartlands 30 kms northwest of Johannesburg at 0800 GMT on Wednesday, Amcusaid.

    999 days ago
  • FILE: Striking Amcu members. Picture: @_AMCU/Twitter

    Amcu declares a dispute in wage talks with platinum firms

    The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union initially demanded a monthly basic wage hike of about 48%.

    1063 days ago
  • Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa briefs the media on 14 June 2019 at the Hyatt Regency hotel, Johannesburg, where he outlined the union’s demands for the upcoming wage negotiations in the platinum sector. Picture: @_AMCU/Twitter.

    'It's time to share the profits' - Amcu to mining bosses

    The trade union claims to represent 60,000 workers in the sector and has just come out of a five-month strike over wages against Sibanye-Stillwater's gold division.

    1151 days ago
  • FILE: An Amplats mine. Picture: www.angloamericanplatinum.com

    Amplats settles strike at Mototolo mine

    An illegal strike that led to the dismissal of over 600 employees at the Mototolo mine run by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) has been resolved and the workers will be reinstated, the company said on Thursday.

    1166 days ago
  • A file picture taken on 16 January 2013 shows a direction sign at Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg, northwest of Johannesburg.  Picture: AFP

    South Africa's carbon tax could cost Amplats up to R300m - CEO

    Chris Griffith was speaking at a platinum industry conference in Johannesburg.

    1217 days ago
  • A file picture taken on 16 January 2013 shows a direction sign at Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg, northwest of Johannesburg.  Picture: AFP

    Amplats sees up to 2-fold jump in FY profit

    The South African company said its headline earnings were likely to jump by between 83% and 103%, or 2,715 cents and 3,010 cents per share.

    1280 days ago
  • FILE: Impala Platinum's Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: www.implats.co.za

    SA's east platinum belt hit by over 400 social unrest incidents since 2016

    The restive region in the country’s northeast has been a flashpoint of violence rooted in community grievances over jobs, revenue flows and conflict between rival unions.

    1580 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    Amplats CEO seeks friendlier Zimbabwe mining laws to lift investment

    The country is pinning hopes on a recovery in its mining industry after a coup that pushed out veteran leader Robert Mugabe.

    1620 days ago
  • Miners at Amplats' Union mine in Rustenburg. Picture: www.angloamericanplatinum.com

    Amplats declares first dividend in 7 years, no big projects for 2018

    The Anglo American unit said headline earnings more than doubled to R3.9 billion in 2017, in line with what it previously flagged to the market.

    1631 days ago
  • A picture taken on16 January 2013 shows Anglo American Platinum mine in Rustenburg, northwest of Johannesburg. Picture: AFP

    Amplats reaches deal with SA tribal leader in community fund row

    The changes relate to the Mapela Trust, which was set up to fund development projects in communities around Amplats’ Mogalakwena operation, the world’s largest open-pit platinum mine.

    1672 days ago
  • FILE: An Anglo American Platinum mine. Picture: AFP

    Amplats worker dies of chemical burns

    The employee sustained wounds while working at the company’s precious metals refinery last month and succumbed to his wounds on Tuesday.

    1796 days ago
  • FILE: Miners at work in a shaft. Picture: AFP

    2,600 miners to lose jobs as Amplats, Atlatsa venture suspends operations

    Employees affiliated to the National Union of Mineworkers were informed that they'll be without work from the end of next month.

    1840 days ago
  • Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa delivers a speech to union members. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Battle for jobs not over, says Amcu president

    Workers at Lonmin, Anglo American Platinum & Impala Platinum will receive an annual wage increase of R1,000 for the next 3 years.

    2106 days ago
  • CELEBRATING: Members of mining union Amcu. The union has signed three-year wage deals with some of South Africa's largest platinum miners. Picture: EWN/Mia Lindeque

    Amcu signs three-year wage agreement with big platinum players

    The union, Lonmin, Amplats and Implats have agreed to a R1,000 basic salary annual increase for three years.

    2107 days ago
  • Anglo American Platinum’s Khuseleka mine shaft in Marikana, North West. Image: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Amplats signs new wage deal with Amcu

    The agreement has been extended to the National Union of Mineworkers and Uasa and is effective from 1 July this year.

    2110 days ago
  • Anglo American Platinum’s Khuseleka mine shaft in Marikana, North West. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Amplats confident of settling wage dispute with NUM

    The company has offered workers a wage increase of 6.75% while the union is demanding 14.35%.

    2147 days ago
  • «
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • »

Trending on EWN

Manchester City's Erling Haaland (centre) celebrates a goal during the English Premier League match against West Ham United on 7 August 2022. Picture: @ManCity/Twitter

  1. Haaland double gives Man City dream start, Man Utd beaten by Brighton
  2. Lotto results, Saturday, 06 August 2022
  3. Former Man Utd star Giggs goes on trial for assault
  4. Kyrgios beats Nishioka for first ATP title in three years
  5. Criminal activities by zama-zamas a question of national security - Makhura
Tweets by @ewnreporter

On Air


Latest bulletin

Latest traffic report

Contributors

  • Dominic Majola
    Dominic Majola
    Gauteng e-hailing drivers suspend Monday’s planned stay away
  • Veronica Mokhoali
    Veronica Mokhoali
    Cele deploys specialised unit to combat illegal mining around West Rand
  • Mawande Mateza
    Mawande Mateza
    'The job is not done yet': Kolisi not getting carried away with All Blacks win
  • Eyewitness News
    Eyewitness News
    Veteran Daryl Impey takes silver medal for Team SA at Commonwealth Games
  • AFP
    AFP
    Kyrgios beats Nishioka for first ATP title in three years

Let the news come to you. Subscribe to our daily newsletter.

Eyewitness News
  • Local
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sport
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Opinion
  • Features
  • Video
  • Audio
  • Infographics
  • EWN Apps
  • EWN popup
  • Breaking News Alerts
  • Traffic
  • Newsletter Signups
  • RSS Feeds
  • Contact
  • Find us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Comments Policy
COPYRIGHT 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | Terms & Conditions | Privacy | PAIA

Choose an EWN Twitter account

Follow @ewnreporter

Follow @ewnupdates

Follow @ewnsport

Follow @ewntraffic

Choose an EWN app

iOS

Android