Fin24 reports that platinum producer Lonmin has received notice of a sympathy strike from the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) in support of its ongoing industrial action at Sibanye-Stillwater’s gold operations.  

The company said that according to the notice, the strike will commence on 28 February and last until 7 March.  Thousands of Amcu members at Sibanye’s gold operations have been on strike since 21 November, demanding higher wage increases.  "Lonmin is in the process of obtaining legal advice to inform our response to the notice," the producer indicated.

• The original of this short report is at Fin24

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