Amplats miners refuse to work
Sibanye Gold looks to acquire platinum mines
While it won’t say which, Sibanye Gold has publicly expressed interest in acquiring platinum mines.
While talks over wages in the mining sector resume, mineworkers continue to protest.
The union is adamant it will not settle for a salary of less than R12,500 for its workers.
Speaking to Reuters, Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa said members will return to work on Friday.
The platinum mine is losing more than 3,000 ounces a day due to the ongoing strike.
The arrests come after a confrontation between police and striking miners.
Amcu is opposing restructuring at Amplats, which will see 4,800 people lose their jobs.
The opposition vows to fight the introduction of the Mineral & Petroleum Resources Development Act.
The illegal strike will oppose a restructuring proposal which could see 6,000 workers lose their jobs.
Amplats has warned workers against taking part in a wildcat strike this evening.
Amplats miners in the North West are expected to return to work on Wednesday.
After violence on Monday, some Amplats workers have stopped working in support of their injured colleagues.
Amplats are preparing to stage “the mother of all strikes” against possible retrenchments.
Amplats will on Monday announce its plans for its Rustenburg mine which might affect 14,000 workers.
Bad weather has stopped Amplats workers from holding a mass meeting, in Rustenburg.
Amplats says it will be business as usual as it continues to engage with government and workers.
Anglo Platinum is meeting with Mining Minister Susan Shabangu to discuss its proposed 14,000 retrenchments.
NW Premier Thandi Modise called for calm and extensive consultation between Amplats & govt.
The union is planning to get a mandate from its members in the next few days.