Glencore has laid arson charges against a South African mining union as a three-week coal strike turns increasingly violent, the mining company said on Thursday.
Glencore says coal strike violence worsens
Wonderfontein is a joint venture between Glencore and Shanduka Group, which was founded by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. The mine produces 3.6 million tonnes annually.
The logo of commodities trader Glencore is pictured in front of the company's headquarters in Baar, Switzerland, September 30, 2015.
Workers from the Association of MineworkersandConstruction Union (AMCU) torched two trucks and offices at the Wonderfontein Mine on Wednesday night, taking the petrol bomb incidents to around 10 since the strike started, Glencore said.
Around 60 striking workers accused of intimidating other employees and damaging nearby farms have been arrested.
AMCU and the police were not available to comment.
ADVERTISEMENT
Glencore said it was engaging with AMCU leadership over a wage dispute.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
Gov Alia vows to demolish property housing kidnappers, Yahoo boys in Benue
Tinubu appoints former Rivers lawmaker, ex-Naval officer as heads of NESREA, NDRBDA
Court accuses EFCC boss of contempt over handling of Yahaya Bello's case
Fubara donates ₦350m as Navy moves training headquarters from Lagos to Rivers
Bandits invade Defence Minister's hometown, kill 1, abduct scores
Cardiologist bags 4-year jail term over patient deaths
We must continue to support President Tinubu - Ododo tells Kogi residents
Tinubu appoints Zenith Bank founder Jim Ovia to chair student loan fund
Husband begs IGP to find his wife who went missing on official police duty
ADVERTISEMENT