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Minister wants probe into Northam Platinum murders expedited
Mosebenzi Zwane visited the mine yesterday amid rising tensions between the NUM and Amcu.
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Amcu blames NUM for deadly violence at Northam Platinum
Clashes broke out between miners from Amcu and NUM on Monday where an Amcu member was killed.
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NUM welcomes minister’s visit to Northam Platinum
Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane will visit Northam Platinum's Zondereinde Mine today.
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Minister appeals for calm at Northam Platinum amid rising tensions
On Monday, clashes between unions, the NUM & Amcu saw a member being stabbed to death.
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‘Retrenchments are the current challenge facing mineworkers’
The mineral resources minister & NUM raised concerns at central committee meeting in Centurion.
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Duarte warns SA could be hit by Brazil’s impeachment protests
Duarte has urged members of the NUM to prepare themselves for a fight she says is looming.
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‘ANC faces problem of people buying top leadership positions’
Nzimande has called on workers in the NUM and other organisations to defend the ANC’s dignity.
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Matosa calls out those who attend 'secret meetings' to 'weaken NUM'
Piet Matosa urged members not to allow themselves to be swayed by attempts to join rebellious activity.
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57,000 mine workers face job cuts
NUM says South Africa has seen its highest number of job losses since 2013.
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Lily Mine workers must wait until end June for compensation
Workers & management at Lily Mine have reached an agreement on retrenchment packages.
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Mining unions call for immediate change to labour laws after silicosis ruling
On Friday, the High Court ruled in favour of thousands of mineworkers who are living with silicosis.
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NUM set on opposing Lily Mine severance package deal
The union says it’s against the move as it believes management intends to retrench the employees cheaply.
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NUM working with CCMA to reduce workers affected by mining job cuts
The NUM has warned more than 36,000 jobs are under threat in the embattled mining industry.
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Kumba Iron Ore tells NUM to brace for layoffs
The group says it plans to reconfigure its Sishen mine, the largest iron ore operation in Africa.
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NUM: Anglo's restructuring move is unacceptable & insensitive
Anglo American's CEO announced the company’s restructuring plan, which includes reducing its workforce.
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NUM to meet with Eskom over Exxaro contract
The union is threatening to 'make Eskom ungovernable' if it does not renew its contract with Exxaro.
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South32 to cut more than 400 jobs at South African manganese mine
Mining companies in South Africa are under pressure from rising costs and falling prices.
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Sibanye Gold not planning wage talks with Amcu
Amcu members voted in October to strike in the gold sector including at Sibanye.
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NUM signs wage deal with Sibanye Gold
Under the deal, workers will receive increases in housing allowances, medical aid and retirement funds.
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Deal clinched with producers brings end to coal strike
NUM chief negotiator Peter Bailey says the parties have agreed to a full and final settlement.
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Hopes for end to coal sector strike
The NUM will be giving feedback to the Chamber of Mines on its latest offer today.
