Mixed news on South African gold miners' strike

Despite confirmed news of wide-scale sackings of striking miners in South Africa, market reports are also saying that South African gold miners and unions have signed a new wage agreement.

Despite confirmed news of wide-scale sackings of striking miners in South Africa, market reports are also saying that South African gold miners and unions have signed a new wage agreement.

Gold Fields, a South African gold miner operating in South Africa, on Wednesday reported that 7,000 of the 8,100 employees dismissed at its KDC East gold mine had lodged appeals against their dismissals. They were given a final ultimatum to return to work or face immediate dismissal.

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