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  • Hundreds of striking Amcu miners wait patiently as the sun sets to hear what the latest offer is from platinum producers on 12 June 2014. Picture: Reinart Torrien/EWN.

    Implats: Wage talks with Amcu continue

    Impala Platinum says platinum producers and Amcu are still trying to resolve outstanding issues.

    2986 days ago
  • FILE: Amcu-affiliated miners demonstrate in Marikana on the platinum belt in the North West, where a strike in the sector has run since January. Picture: Sapa.

    Weekend mining talks nearing conclusion

    It’s hoped an announcement about the end of the platinum strike will be made soon.

    2987 days ago
  • Amcu leader Joseph Mathunjwa addresses hundreds of striking mineworkers after the union came a step closer to reaching a wage deal with platinum producers, Marikana, 12 June 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Strike talks to continue, deal ‘imminent’

    Amcu leader Joseph Mathunjwa says he wants to meet with mine bosses to discuss the latest deal.

    2989 days ago
  • FILE: Striking Amcu members have urged leader Joseph Mathunjwa to sign a platinum sector wage deal. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    ‘Sign, Mathunjwa, sign!’

    Striking Amcu members have urged leader Joseph Mathunjwa to sign a platinum sector wage deal.

    2990 days ago
  • An agreement ‘in principle’ has been reached in the five-month long platinum strike. Picture: AFP.

    Amcu, platinum firms reach ‘in principle’ agreement

    Platinum producers say Amcu leaders are taking an offer to members which could end the strike.

    2990 days ago
  • Minister of Mineral Resources Ngoako Ramatlhodi (R) is seen being sworn in as a deputy minister in 2010. Picture: GCIS.

    Strike impasse: ‘Sweeping changes needed'

    The Minister of Mineral Resources says government needs greater powers to end damaging strikes.

    2992 days ago
  • FILE:Thousands of miners in Marikana gather to be addressed by Amcu leaders on 14 May,2014. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Strike: Talks deadlock, Ramatlhodi out

    Mine bosses have thanked the minister for his help but again failed to reach an agreement with Amcu.

    2993 days ago
  • About 70,000 Amcu members downed tools in January at Impala Platinum, Anglo American Platinum and Lonmin. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Platinum strike 'could be nearing an end'

    The crippling strike by around 70,000 Amcu members has cut 40 percent of global production of platinum.

    2998 days ago
  • FILE IMAGE: Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa delivers a speech. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Labour Court rejects Amcu's interdict

    Amcu's interdict was to stop platinum companies from communicating with employees.

    3000 days ago
  • As 'negative' news coverage of the platinum sector strike turns investment away from mining, Lonmin says the consequences are national. Picture: EWN.

    Platinum strike ‘eroding confidence in SA’

    As 'negative' news coverage turns investment away from mining, Lonmin says the consequences are national.

    3014 days ago
  • FILE: Platinum mineworkers gather on a hill during a strike meeting. Picture: EWN.

    NUM advises mineworkers to stay home

    The union says platinum companies are failing to protect workers from strike violence in Marikana.

    3014 days ago
  • Platinum Mineworkers report for work at a Lonmin shaft in Marikana on 15 May 2014. Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    NUM slams Amcu's 'militant strategy'

    The NUM says once striking in the mining sector ends it expects its membership to swell.

    3016 days ago
  • Thousands of miners gather in Marikana on 14 May 2014. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Marikana miners face health crisis

    Lonmin and Amplats are warning that the ongoing strike is now hitting workers’ health.

    3017 days ago
  • FILE: The army and police have been deployed in Marikana as fears of more violence remain. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    NUM members feel targeted in Marikana

    The union says members fear for their lives as Amcu’s platinum strike drags on amidst violence.

    3018 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of Amcu mineworkers marched to Lonmin’s headquarters in Johannesburg on 3 April 2014. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Lonmin aims for 14 May restart

    The SA platinum producer is preparing to bring an end to the country's longest strike.

    3023 days ago
  • Impala Platinum Mine. Picture: Supplied.

    Implats: Most miners willing to end strike

    The company says some two-thirds of workers they have spoken to are willing to accept the officer.

    3031 days ago
  • Amcu mineworkers show their membership cards during their thousands-strong march to Lonmin’s headquarters in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 3 April 2014. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Amcu miners reject latest offer

    There is still has no end in sight to one of the longest strikes South Africa has ever seen.

    3034 days ago
  • FILE: Impala Platinum's mine in Rustenburg, near to the shopping centre looted by 4,000 people. Picture: Implats.co.za.

    4,000 loot Rustenburg shopping centre

    Police are unsure what led to the incident but they suspect it’s related to Amcu’s platinum strike.

    3035 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of Amcu mineworkers marched to Lonmin’s headquarters in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, as they entered the 10th week of their strike for higher wages. 3 April 2014. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Stocks rise as strike talks boost miners

    Producers such as Implats, Amplats and Lonmin all gained around one percent in the day’s trading.

    3041 days ago
  • FILE: Amcu members listen to Joseph Mathunjwa ahead of the union's strike on the platinum belt on 23 January 2014. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Amcu to take wage offer to members

    Amplats, Implats and Lonmin have raised their offer to a minimum salary of R12,500 by 2017.

    3045 days ago
  • FILE: Thousands of Amcu mineworkers marched to Lonmin’s headquarters in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, on 3 April 2014. Picture: Govan Whittles/EWN.

    Amcu strike costs soar

    The strike in the platinum sector is on the eve of its 12th week with no end in sight.

    3047 days ago
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