The Impact of the 2014 Platinum Mining Strike in South Africa: An EconomyWide Analysis Bohlmann,, Dixon,, Rimmer, and Van Heerden, November 12, 2014 Abstract In this paper we measure the economywide impact of the 2014 labour strike in South Africa''s platinum industry.
WhatsAppThe mining sector remains a critical part of the economy in South Africa contributing, in 2017, 7% to GDP, 27% to total exports, 19% to fixed investment and providing 1,5 million direct and indirect employment opportunities, supporting more than 10 million dependents.
WhatsAppNUM wants a 14 percent increase in wages for miners and officials plus a 13 to 14 percent rise in pay for the lowestpaid workers, according to the media report. Coal companies are offering about 8
WhatsApp· The National Union of Mineworkers, which represents about 64 percent of gold miners in South Africa, will start a strike over pay from Sept. 3, the Chamber of
WhatsApp· AMCU issued a notice to at least 15 companies last week about the strike. South Africa''s preciousmetals mines are among the world''s deepest and
WhatsAppFrom the world''s largest handdug mine to strike action with fatal violence on both sides, South Africa''s mining industry has been one of the country''s most influential for over a hundred years. We look at the history of mining in South Africa. The Big Hole mine in Kimberley is believed to be the deepest handdug excavation in the world.
WhatsAppCauses Of Strikes In The Mining Industry Of South Africa. We are a largescale manufacturer specializing in producing various mining machines including different types of sand and gravel equipment, milling equipment, mineral processing equipment and building materials equipment. And they are mainly used to crush coarse minerals like gold and copper ore, metals like steel
WhatsAppThe National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (NUMSA) and the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA), who called the SAA strike, said the action will continue until their demands
WhatsApp· JOHANNESBURG, Feb 22 (Reuters) At least 15 mining firms in South Africa have received notices of strikes to be held next week in support of colleagues at SibanyeStillwater who downed tools over wages and job cuts, Minerals Council South Africa said on Friday.
WhatsApp· The National Union of Mineworkers, which represents about 64 percent of gold miners in South Africa, will start a strike over pay from Sept. 3,
WhatsApp· South Africa''s real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by percent in the first three months of the year, with growth in the mining
WhatsAppNUM wants a 14 percent increase in wages for miners and officials plus a 13 to 14 percent rise in pay for the lowestpaid workers, according to the media report. Coal companies are offering about 8
WhatsAppOn 23 January 2014, almost 70 000 platinum mine workers went on strike. The majority of workers were from major platinum producers such as Impala Platinum, Anglo American Platinum and Lonmin Platinum Mines based in the Rustenburg are of the North West Province.
WhatsAppAt least 15 mining firms in South Africa have received notices of strikes to be held next week in support of colleagues at SibanyeStillwater who downed tools over wages and job cuts, Minerals
WhatsAppBut economists are concerned that continued strikes in major mining companies could damage the South African economy and hold back growth and employment. This comes as reports indicate that more than 70,000 platinum mineworkers downed tools in Rustenburg on January 23.
WhatsApp· SA rail can aid Botswana coal miners . By: Cameron Mackay 22nd May 2020 A joint effort by the South African and Botswanan governments, as
WhatsAppAfrican mineworkers were beginning to realise their collective power, and went on strike at Dutoitspan, Voorspoed and Village Deep mines in January 1911. But they were brutally forced back to work by police and white miners. Many were jailed under the Masters and Servants Act. White union members and the Labour Party turned a blind eye.
WhatsAppRings made of platinum, often cradling diamonds, sparkle in display cases of the finest jewelers and glitter on the fingers of celebrities. But it also now has a tarnished reputation, after
WhatsAppAs South Africa''s biggest postapartheid mine strike marks its eighth week on Thursday, it is already denting growth and export earnings, and many of
WhatsApp· South Africa''s real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by percent in the first three months of the year, with growth in the mining and quarrying industry down percent. The decline in
WhatsAppJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) At least 15 mining firms in South Africa have received notices of strikes to be held next week in support of colleagues at
WhatsAppA group of mines, employing about 5,000 workers, in South Africa that is owned and operated by AngloSwiss miner Xstrata Plc. Tensions with the miners, who went on strike Sunday, are escalating. On
WhatsAppAccording to Anglo American Platinum, GIWUSA served it with a strike notice at its Mototolo Mine on Thursday 9 May. Amplats said on Monday that the dispute centred on alleged changes that the
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