Lonmin Mineworkers
latest news & developmentsLest we forget: Marikana’s fallen
We must remember the 44 people killed and 78 injured in main part to prevent such actions being repeated
Still no justice for the victims of the Marikana massacre
It’s five years since miners were gunned down by the police yet no one has been found culpable, nor have the families been compensated.
Debt administrator ‘pockets’ nearly half of miners’ repayments
Amplats has gone to court over "unconstitutional" debt administration, with one administrator pocketing 44% of miners’ debt repayments.
Marikana: Lonmin ‘weighed up’ cost of strike to lives of employees
The Farlam commission of inquiry heard that Amcu acted responsibly, and that Lonmin was "not equipped" to deal with the strike.
Remember Marikana: Nine things you need to know
While the Farlam commission continues, the Marikana massacre has influenced everything from the families to art and politics. Let’s take a look.
Amcu claims victory, sombre mine bosses count the costs
While Amcu workers prepare to return to work on Wednesday after a successful strike, mine bosses have warned of a difficult rebuilding phase ahead.
Economic week ahead: Back to work
The platinum strike’s final kick and data releases from the US and Europe will head this week’s economic news.
Lonmin on thin ice with ‘dysfunctional’ bid
There may be tactical and strategic reasons for Lonmin to bring "a losing case", say analysts.
‘Amcu wants charges dropped’
The union’s latest condition is that the companies quash criminal charges.
Mathunjwa says Amcu accepts offer ‘in principle’
Amcu says it has accepted a new wage offer from platinum miners, but outstanding issues still need to be discussed with the employers.
Amcu takes Lonmin, Amplats to court over SMS campaign
Amcu president Joseph Mathunjwa is taking the mining giants to labour court, saying their SMS campaign violated an agreement with the union.
Amcu workers down tools in the platinum belt
An estimated 100 000 miner workers affiliated to Amcu went on strike on Thursday to demand major wage increases.
The lure of past riches
The links of illegal mining with Jo’burg’s ?heyday provide a rich seam for photography.