Workers at Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd., the world’s second-largest producer of the metal, want the company to surge wages by 15 percent, dip from 17 percent demanded last week, the National Union of Mineworkers said. For full story, click here
Impala Platinum must increase pay by 20%, the world’s second-leading producer of the metal, was asked by a mining union representing about half its South African workers to raise pay by 20 percent. For full story, click here
Up to 4 000 employees at Lonmin’s South African operations may loose their jobs. For full story, click here
Anglo Platinum reported that two workers lost their lives in accidents at its mines in South Africa. Simone Tebele, Anglo Platinum’s spokesman, said: One worker died at Mogalakwena on Aug. 16 and another died at Amandebult yesterday. For more information, click here
Friday, July 24, 2009