Sibanye-Stillwater receives strike notice at Stillwater East mine, Columbus PGM facility in US
SBSW•Stillwater East output and potential impact
Stillwater East contributed 76,334 2Eoz in the six months ended June 30, about 55% of US PGM output.
At the first-half run rate, Stillwater East averaged about 446 2Eoz per day; strike impact depends on duration and processing availability.
Labor talks continue after more than four months
Labor talks have run more than four months, centered on mechanization, modernized work practices, and a redesigned performance and incentive plan.
Strike notice issued for Stillwater East and Columbus facility
Sibanye-Stillwater received a strike notice from United Steelworkers covering the Stillwater East mine and the Columbus metallurgical facility, starting Sept. 3 at 7 a.m. MT.
East Boulder mine is excluded under a separate collective bargaining agreement; talks under that agreement are continuing.
