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AngloGold says workers at West Wits ops resume work

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JOHANNESBURG Oct 26 (Reuters) - AngloGold Ashanti said on Friday workers at its West Wits operations in South Africa have returned to work after a wildcat strike. "It appears that the strike is over. Workers have proceeded underground at two of the three mines affected until yesterday, and it appears that the same is happening at the third," company spokesman Alan Fine … [Read more...] about AngloGold says workers at West Wits ops resume work

S.Africa union agrees gold mine pay deal as most strikers return

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* National Union of Mineworkers accepts gold industry offer * Striking workers return to Harmony's Kusasalethu mine * Tens of thousands still on unofficial strikes * Wildcat strikes cost economy over $1.1 billion this year By Sherilee Lakmidas JOHANNESBURG, Oct 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's gold mines agreed a wage deal with unions on Thursday as the … [Read more...] about S.Africa union agrees gold mine pay deal as most strikers return

S.Africa’s Harmony says workers return at Kusasalethu

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JOHANNESBURG Oct 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's Harmony Gold Mining said on Thursday 98 percent of its workforce have gone back to work at its Kusasalethu operations near Carletonville following an ultimatum to return or face sacking. "We are pleased that almost all of our employees have returned to work at Kusasalethu and that we can recommence with mining activities at … [Read more...] about S.Africa’s Harmony says workers return at Kusasalethu

FACTBOX-South African firms hit by labour strife

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JOHANNESBURG Oct 25 (Reuters) - About 100,000 workers have downed tools for better pay in South Africa since August. In October around 15,000 were sacked and thousands returned to work after threats of dismissal. Here is a summary of the worst-hit companies: ANGLO AMERICAN PLATINUM (Amplats) Strike length: six weeks. Amplats, which has sacked 12,000 … [Read more...] about FACTBOX-South African firms hit by labour strife

UPDATE 1-S.African strikes ease as gold mine pay deal reached

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* National Union of Mineworkers accepts gold industry offer * Striking workers return to Harmony's Kusasalethu mine * Tens of thousands still on unofficial strikes * Wildcat strikes cost economy over $1.1 billion this year By Sherilee Lakmidas and Olivia Kumwenda JOHANNESBURG, Oct 25 (Reuters) - South Africa's gold mines agreed a wage deal with unions … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-S.African strikes ease as gold mine pay deal reached