Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg

Platinum strike deal to be delayed

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | June 17, 2014

The platinum companies are able to address some of the union's demands, but others will require further talks.

Aquarius Platinum will make up mind on Zimbabwe expansion

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | August 7, 2014

Aquarius Platinum Ltd. said it will likely decide by next year whether to expand the Mimosa joint venture in Zimbabwe with Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd., the world’s second-biggest producer of the metal.

Platinum looking at a bright future?

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | August 14, 2014

Northam Platinum Ltd. plans to position itself as one of the world’s largest producers as it forecasts an increase in prices of the metal by 2018.

Platinum mine Lonmin won’t negotiate separately as strike hits hardest

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | February 6, 2014

Lonmin Plc will continue to negotiate jointly with its South African platinum peers and won’t seek a separate deal with unions.

Platinum strike talks delayed to Feb. 13 as companies seek time

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | February 10, 2014

Talks to end a strike over pay that has crippled production at the world’s largest platinum mines have been postponed until later this week.

Money for nothing? Platinum boss paid twice his peer before strike

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | February 12, 2014

The biggest platinum company paid its CEO more than double his peer at the next-largest producer last year before a strike crippled output.

Impala scraps dividend as platinum strike sparks ‘fear’

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | February 27, 2014

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.’s chief executive officer said he “fears for the industry."

Mining-strike talks fail in South Africa as pay impasse persists

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | March 6, 2014

South Africa’s state mediator said employers and the main union remained far apart after six weeks of negotiations.

African Rainbow sees merger of platinum mines to improve margins

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | March 9, 2014

African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. is seeking to merge platinum assets in South Africa to improve profit margins.

Biggest platinum companies say stricken workers seek strike end

By Andre Janse van Vuuren, Bloomberg | March 26, 2014

The companies say that workers are asking to report to duty after union talks broke down.

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