Mining in the United Kingdom

NUM Gives Strike Notice at South Deep Mine

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) yesterday received a notice by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) of its intention to embark on a protected strike at its South Deep operation in South Africa to protest retrenchments at the mine.

Key Points: 
  • Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE: GFI) (NYSE: GFI) yesterday received a notice by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) of its intention to embark on a protected strike at its South Deep operation in South Africa to protest retrenchments at the mine.
  • Under South African labour law, the union is required to give 48 hours' notice of its intention to strike.
  • Safety of employees is paramount and, if deemed necessary, South Deep would also consider cessation of production for a limited period of time.
  • Prior to the commencement of the Section 189 process South Deep employed 3,614 full-time employees and 2,214 contractors.