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Platinum market swings into deficit

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:00 +0200

The platinum market swung into the biggest shortage since 2002 last year as strikes and stoppages in South Africa sent supply plunging to a 12-year low, Johnson Matthey said yesterday.

'Strike leader' to appear in court

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:12:00 +0200

Alleged strike leader arrested after violent protest at Bokoni is to appear in court.

Marikana inquiry resumes on Monday

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 10:00:43 +0200

Farlam Commission of Inquiry into Lonmin shooting continues on Monday in Rustenburg.

Amcu jeopardised relations: lawyer

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:55:18 +0200

Amcu jeopardised the relations between mineworkers and the Lonmin mine in Marikana, the Farlam Commision has heard.

Amcu jeopardised relations - lawyer

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:57:26 +0200

The Amcu jeopardised the relations between mineworkers and the Lonmin mine in Marikana, inquiry heard.

Amcu denies ‘toxic relations’ caused tragedy

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:18:00 +0200

Amcu president denies a “toxic relationship” with NUM, which was blamed for feeding into the Marikana conflict.

Rival unions face off at Marikana hearing

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:10:00 +0200

Unions gather multitudes of supporters in the public gallery as Amcu’s president gives evidence on Marikana.

‘Union fed Lonmin workers propaganda’

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:18:13 +0200

The Farlam Commission listens to a recording of a meeting in which a NUM rival faced serious accusatons.