S. Africa Won’t Allow Mine Anarchy in Pay Talks, Shabangu Says

South Africa’s government won’t tolerate anarchy or wildcat strikes at the country’s mines as annual wage negotiations in the industry get underway, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said.

Shabangu and Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan agreed on an action plan with mining executives after a May 24 meeting as part of efforts to “restore calm and confidence” in the industry, she told lawmakers in parliament in Cape Town today. A progress report from the group is due within a month, she said.