The gold production company has reported record highs at its Tau Lekoa flagship mine and restructuring at other operations.
The government has chosen 17 preferred clean bids and is studying further candidates to cut its coal reliance.
Members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union intend to down tools at the world’s largest platinum mine.
SA government has proposed that companies involved in fracking disclose the chemicals used and adhere to American Petroluem Institute standards.
Shell’s Karoo fracking plans have catalysed a battle between the government and farmers as well as conservationists like billionaire Johann Rupert.
Gold producers and labour groups appear too far apart in pay talks to reach a settlement, according to the majority union.
The state-owned oil company remains tight-lipped over the matter, but confirmed it has engaged in negotiations with various potential partners.
As the former majority union, the NUM now falls very short of representing enough works to allow it organisational rights at the platinum mine.
Minister of Mining Susan Shabangu says she is confident that an agreement can be reached, but analysts have said unions are under pressure to deliver.
The company stands firm that dismissed workers will not be reinstated unless they reapply for their jobs, but Amcu says its members won’t play ball.