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Johannesburg - The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) has been given permission by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to strike at Lonmin [JSE:LON] over a wage dispute.
"The CCMA issued a certificate of non-resolution," Amcu treasurer Jimmy Gama said on Thursday.
Wage talks between the union and the platinum miner deadlocked last month. Amcu demanded a minimum wage of R12 500 across all levels. The matter was then referred to the CCMA.
Gama said a strike could happen in the near future.
"We are still going to consult our members. It [the strike] will probably happen next year."
Lonmin spokesperson Sue Vey confirmed that Amcu received the certificate, but declined to comment further.
Amcu, which represents 60% of Lonmin's workforce, was recognised as the majority union at the company in July.
