Anglo American Platinum confirms that approximately 2400 employees at its Thembelani Mine in Rustenburg are being prevented from exiting underground by a group of employees. We confirm that this is as a result of the suspension of four shop stewards for inappropriate behaviour which is against our Behavioural Procedure.
Our protection services teams are on the ground attending to the situation. Management is currently engaging with recognised Unions at regional and at head office levels to resolve the situation.
The company has issued communication to all its employees informing them that there is zero tolerance to any illegal actions which include intimidation, threats of violence and assault. Any employee who instigates or participates in any of the illegal activities is reminded that the company will not hesitate to take the appropriate measures and employees will be subjected to disciplinary action which could lead to dismissal.
We continue to encourage our employees to treat each other with care and respect and to live by the spirit of the peace and stability framework signed by all our recognised unions. We remain committed to engaging with employees and urge them to raise their concerns through the available relevant channels.