Violent confrontations between two South African unions have so far cost three mineworker’s lives, and the situation shows little sign of being peacefully resolved. At the heart of the conflict are not just labour issues, …
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South Africa’s implacable labouring foes
South Africa: Three die in Impala mine violence
Production at Impala, the world’s second largest platinum mining company has been brought to a standstill. The officially “recognised” National Union of Mineworkers has been waging battle with a rival union that claims to support …
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Miners fight new fees structure in Zimbabwe
Sometimes, it seems a goverment just can’t win. In order to increase income, Zimababwe proposes to hike mining fees – and that’s inevitably upset the industry, which says it will make their businesses unviable. At …
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Alaska voters say no to gold, copper mine
Can a small local government hold back a large-scale development, despite much bigger political and corporate forces being ranged against it?
That’s the question facing voters in Southwest Alaska’s Lake & Peninsula Borough who last …
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Who will own South Africa’s mines?
Radical elements within South Africa’s ruling ANC have been campaigning for outright nationalisation of the country’s mines. In part-response, Mines’ Minister Susan Shabangu, claims that securing a 26% “black ownership” (BEE) of the mining industry …
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World No. 1 platinum miner raises pay offer as union threatens strike
Anglo American Platinum has, according to South Africa’s National union of Mineworkers, raised its pay offer to workers in attempt to ward off threatened strike action.
See http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page35?oid=133851&sn=Detail.…
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Controversy over Anglo American subsidiary’s role in Zimbabwe
A leading figure in Zimbabwe’s Movement for Democratic Change has condemned Anglo American subsidiary Anglo Platinum along with South African companies Impala Platinum and Old Mutual for alleged complicity in abuses in Zimbabwe. The company …
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South Africa: between a rock and hard places?
“As long as we are alive, we will pursue Angloplat to get what is owed to us”.
So declares Esther Moloto who, with fellow villagers, is waging war against the world’s biggest platinum mining company, …
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Anglo Platinum, ARM confirm initiation of legal process over nine farms linked to Nkwe Platinum
Anglo American subsidiary Anglo Platinum, the world’s leading name in the mining of platinum group metals, has confirmed initiation of legal process by the Modikwa Joint Venture (Anglo Platinum and Johannesburg-listed African Rainbow Minerals, or …
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South African community opposes land takeover by Anglo American subsidiary
On 26 November 2010 the North Gauteng High Court in South Africa was due to hear an urgent application by members of the Sekuruwe Community for an interdict to stop Anglo American subsidiary Anglo Platinum’s …
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Jubilee Ianra protest against Anglo Platinum
Anglo Platinum is controlled by London-based Anglo American plc.
Jubilee South Africa and IANRA South Africa Press Statement, 25 October 2010
Jubilee Mokopane will be marching with the support of IANRA South Africa to the …
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Trouble for Anglo American associate in South Africa
Royal Bafokeng’s Rasimone mine, mentioned in the article below, is 33% owned by Anglo Platinum, itself controlled by London-listed Anglo American.
Royal Bafokeng is the largest “black empowered” mining company in South Africa – …
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