Productivity targets absent from wage talks
Unions, like shareholders, prefer cash in the hand today rather than promises of greater riches tomorrow.
AMCU must face up to strike consequences
Demanding that platinum firms freeze retrenchments makes the assumption that a five-month strike in the sector carries no consequence. Naive or bold?
Zimbabwe’s ‘flexible’ view on foreign capital
Steel-making and coal production are crucial to Zimbabwe's economic resurgence which is why the southern African country's government is prepared to be flexible on policy.
Mathunjwa volte face puts talks in limbo
AMCU president Joseph Mathunjwa sounded a raspberry to government's attempt to forge a wage deal which leaves platinum firms in yet more uncertain territory.
Executive ‘pay’ brouhaha misses the point
Executive reward is waving a red flag at a bull these days, but don't we all hope our best efforts are recognised fairly?
Much rides on Labour Court June 2 judgement
On June 2, the Labour Court will decide if platinum firms can continue to liaise with AMCU members, a decision that could eventually prove decisive in ending the strike.
Rio austerity in check despite $20bn Simandou
Rio Tinto CEO, Sam Walsh, is probably the most austere of the austerity CEOs. So why has he sanctioned a $20bn outlay in Guinea?
O’Flaherty faces fascinating journey at AMSA
THE appointment of Paul O'Flaherty as ArcelorMittal South Africa AMSA CEO has an interesting irony about it since his challenges have their antitheses at Eskom.
Are Anglo, Amplats aligned on labour?
Anglo American's Mark Cutifani and Chris Griffith of Amplats have different mandates, but just how easy would it be for Anglo to sell its platinum unit...?
Impala Pt’s mechanisation option adds up
Implats delivered the astonishing news that it may ditch R11bn worth of project as the sector's labour force radicalises, or it may spend R1bn more and cut jobs.