Impala Platinum Strike
latest news & developments
NUM pleads for end to platinum strike
The National Union of Mineworkers says it is concerned by the economic impact of the lengthy platinum sector wage dispute.
Families queue for food aid as Amcu strike enters 18th week
About 12 000 people affected by the Amcu strike on the platinum belt have received food from nonprofit organisations.
Mining strike hits SA macro and micro economy
The ongoing strike in the platinum belt is having a detrimental effect on the pockets of not only miners, but the community at large.
Government resumes talks over platinum strike
Government-led talks between major platinum mines and dominant union Amcu have resumed in Pretoria as the strike enters its third day.
Amcu vote in favour of strike at Implats
Members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union intend to down tools at the world’s largest platinum mine.
End to unprotected strike for Implats workers
Impala Platinum employees, who embarked on an unprotected strike this week, have returned to work.
Fallout from the Implats strike chaos
Shops owned by foreigners have been reportedly targeted by angry protesters to send a message to Implats management.
Impala’s Rustenburg operations back on track
Impala Platinum has confirmed that its Rustenburg mine has resumed operations after an illegal strike, which disrupted production, came to an end.
Police called in to cope with rioting miners
Riot police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon at striking miners who went on the rampage at Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg plant.