Lonmin Platinum Mine says it is fully committed to concluding a new recognition agreement with the mining labour union, Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu).

Lonmin spokesperson Sue Vey says there is no agreement yet, but the company will continue to pursue an amicable settlement. She said the company had not received a notice of intent to strike.

On Wednesday Amcu claimed to have handed in a 48-hour notice to embark on a strike.

According to labour legislation a labour union can’t embark on a strike if arbitration on an outstanding issue was still continuing. Should Amcu therefore decide to strike, it would be unprotected and would endanger its members.

Amcu wants to be recognised by Lonmin as the majority union at its mines and it also wants to bring forward the implementation date of the next round of wage agreement to July, 1 from October, 1.

Deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe will meet parties in the mining sector tomorrow in an attempt to settle the volatile industry.
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