The sale announced by Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) of some of its mines will lead to job losses, the Workers’ Association Union (Wau) has warned.
“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the announcement. This will lead to job losses,” said general secretary Elifas Ngoepe.
He said the announcement came at a time when mineworkers were trying to recover from a five-month strike that ended in June.
“This will have a devastating effect on workers who are trying to find their footing after the strike and now they face the possibility of losing their jobs.”
Amplats announced yesterday that it planned to sell its Rustenburg and Union mines.
“The intention to exit Union mine in Limpopo and concentrators has already been announced, and it has now been concluded that Rustenburg [in the North West] and our Pandora JV asset will be better placed in the hands of new owners who would be able to provide the focus and capital for the operations to have a successful future,” CEO Chris Griffith said in a statement…
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