Lanxess chrome mine
Workers at Lanxess mine to return to work after sit-in
Workers at the Lanxess Chrome Mine in Rustenburg will return to work Monday after staging a sit-in for over a week.
An agreement was struck between the union and mine management, but it was not clear what it entailed.
More than 290 employees staged the sit-in to protest the alleged sexual harassment and dismissal of some 56 employees.
At least 290 mineworkers were part of the sit-in over allegations of sexual harassment and the dismissal of 56 of their colleagues.
Numsa said Lanxess Chrome mine failed to uphold an agreement reached through the Department of Mineral Resources.
National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called on the government to intervene and assist in negotiating a peaceful end to the standoff.
Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said unruly behaviour by unions will not be tolerated.
Govt, Chamber of Mines and mining CEO's are meeting to find a solution to the mining sector crises.
Major mining companies in Rustenburg are locked in talks with unions to keep their heads above water.
There has been no solution yet to the ongoing illegal strike at the Lanxess chrome mine.
10 miners were shot with rubber bullets during clashes at Lanxess Chrome Mine in Rustenburg.
Police said at least 10 miners were injured after security guards fired rubber bullets at demonstrators.
Protesters have been hospitalised after clashes with Lanxess Chrome Mine security.