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  • Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg. Picture: implats.co.za

    Implats in talks that could lead to 2,500 job cuts

    Implats, the world’s second-biggest platinum producer, said last week job cuts were possible after it reported a 2017 year loss.

    1793 days ago
  • Picture: freeimages.com

    Amcu treasurer shot dead near Implats mine in Rustenburg

    He was 'gunned down in cold blood' as he left the mine to get food, Amcu organisation said in a statement.

    1799 days ago
  • FILE: Robert Mugabe. Picture: GCIS

    Zimbabwe asks court to enforce seizure of Zimplats mining ground

    Zimplats in January said President Robert Mugabe's govt had made a fresh bid to compulsorily acquire 27,948 hectares of its mining ground.

    1840 days ago
  • FILE: Impala Platinums Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied

    Implats says low prices, unrest may prompt Marula mine lay-offs

    Marula, on the eastern branch of South Africa's platinum belt, employs around 4,500 people including contractors.

    1938 days ago
  • FILE: Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg. Picture: implats.co.za.

    Impala Platinum confirms death of worker

    A mineworker died on Wednesday after a fall of rock at an operation in Rustenburg.

    2036 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.

    2115 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.

    2115 days ago
  • FILE: Amcu President Joseph Mathunjwa. Picture: Twitter/@_AMCU.

    Amcu, mining bosses reach wage settlement

    Amcu has confirmed it’s reached an agreement in principle with Lonmin, Anglo American & Impala.

    2125 days ago
  • FILE: Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg. Picture: implats.co.za

    Miner dies, another remains trapped after Impala Mine shaft collapse

    Rescue teams are now in the process of retrieving the body of a miner who died.

    2280 days ago
  • FILE: Impala Platinum Mine in Rustenburg. Picture: implats.co.za

    Miners remain trapped after shaft collapse at Impala Platinum

    While the two miners have not been located, they're believed to be alive following the collapse.

    2281 days ago
  • Impala Platinum’s Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied.

    Rescue operations underway following shaft collapse at Impala Platinum

    Operations have been temporarily suspended after a shaft collapsed, trapping two rock drill operators.

    2282 days ago
  • Northam Platinum's Zondereinde mine. Picture: Northam Platinum.

    Mineral Resources Dept records decrease in mine deaths

    Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane says mine fatalities have decreased to a record low of 77.

    2392 days ago
  • Impala Platinum’s Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied.

    ‘Impala mine fire was unfortunate’

    Four workers died at the Impala Platinum mine after a fire broke out underground.

    2394 days ago
  • Impala Platinum’s Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied.

    'Impala Platinum Mine ignored signs of underground fire'

    On Friday, a fire broke out in one of the shafts, claiming the lives of four workers.

    2396 days ago
  • Impala Platinum's Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: www.implats.co.za.

    Four workers killed in fire at Impala Platinum

    Impala Platinum says the mine was evacuated but the four men didn't not make it to the surface alive.

    2396 days ago
  • Impala Platinum’s Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: Supplied.

    Implats plans R4 billion share sale, cuts capex

    Impala Platinum plans to raise R4 billion in a share sale to fund the development of two shafts.

    2539 days ago
  • FILE: Impala Platinum's Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: www.implats.co.za.

    Impala suspends operations after fatal accident

    The mine says operations have been suspended for two days to mourn the tragic loss of their colleagues.

    2899 days ago
  • Impala Platinum's Marula mine in Limpopo. Picture: www.implats.co.za.

    NUM agrees to 3 year wage deal

    The mining union will sign a three-year wage agreement with Royal Bafokeng Platinum today.

    2952 days ago
  • The rand was trading at R10,7930 per dollar, 0,2 percent weaker than its New York close. Picture: EWN.

    Strikes, stronger dollar add pressure to rand

    The rand was trading at R10,7930 per dollar, 0,2 percent weaker than its New York close.

    2962 days ago
  • Work at Impala Platinum’s Marula mine has stalled with around 2,000 workers downing tools. Picture: Supplied.

    Wildcat strike erupts at platinum mine

    Around 2,000 mineworkers are reported to have downed tools on Friday.

    2965 days ago
  • Amcu President Joseph Mathunjwa raises his hands triumphantly at the Royal Bafokeng stadium near Rustenburg as miners agree to sign a wage agreement on 23 June 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Platinum firms, Amcu to seal the deal

    Amcu says its wage deal with platinum producers will be signed today.

    2976 days ago
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