A war of words between South Africa’s Impala Platinum and Zimbabwe intensified when the world’s second-biggest platinum producer denied offering to hand over a stake in its local unit to the government. Implats is listed …
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Implats dispute with Zimbabwe deepens
South Africa’s implacable labouring foes
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: 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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Zimbabwe gives mines 14-day deadline to hand over majority
Zimbabwe’s government has given foreign companies including miners and banks a 14-day ultimatum to submit plans on how they propose to transfer majority stakes to local owners or risk losing permits. A number of mining …
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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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Landowners’ struggle against Implats
Impala Platinum (Implats) is the second largest producer of platinum after Anglo American subsidiary Anglo Platinum. Implats is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange but has a subsidiary listing on the London Stock Exchange
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