OREANDA-NEWS. January 30, 2013. The Tri-partite (Department of Mineral Resources, Anglo American Platinum and organised labour (NUM, AMCU, NUMSA, UASA)), chaired by the Department of Mineral Resources, met on  Thursday (24 January 2013), to explore mechanisms of engagement on Anglo American  Platinum’s restructuring proposals.

 This followed the meeting held between the Minister of Mineral Resources and Anglo American  Platinum on 17 January 2013, in which constructive discussions were held and a commitment  made to engage positively on Anglo American Platinum’s restructuring proposals.

At the meeting of the 28 January 2013 parties resolved to:
postpone the continuation of the Section 189 process under the Labour Relations Act,  that had commenced on 15 January 2013, in order to allow for a detailed consultation  process to take place between the DMR, Anglo American Platinum and organised  labour;
expedite the consultation process and take no more than 60 days, beginning 30 January
 2013.

The tripartite members re-committed to engage constructively for the benefit of all stakeholders and will communicate progress updates as and when appropriate.