Mining job cuts a shock: minister

[James]

Plans by Anglo American Platinum to cut 14,000 jobs came as a shock to the government, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said on Tuesday.

"It is regrettable that the company consulted with [my] department less than seven days ago despite the major secio-economic ramifications of its decision," she told reporters in Pretoria.

"We are surprised and shocked today."

The mining giant announced the possible...read more here: Mining job cuts a shock: minister

 

[Crzwaco]

Hahaha well they have to make up that strike money somehow.

 

[MalicE]

from more money to no money.... dumbasses

 

[Ike_009]

What did they expect after all that striking and that huge increase. Business needs to stay profitable to supply jobs.

Simple cause and effect principle.

 

[czc]

I don't know what they expected. The pot is only so big.

Now when I sit through a HAZOP the big question for all these mines is how they can automate more.

 

[Murph]

I don't know what they expected. The pot is only so big.

Now when I sit through a HAZOP the big question for all these mines is how they can automate more.

No it's not you foolish little agent! It never ending, bottomless and abundant because everything falls from the fkcing sky

Oh wait, not supposed to be in here. I can't help it sometimes.