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Striking S.Africa mineworkers’ union agrees to talks

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The South African hardline union behind a mass strike Thursday at the world's top three platinum mines said it has agreed to government mediation to end the crippling work stoppage.

Joseph Mathunjwa, head of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), said the union "will be part of the negotiations" that are tentatively set for Friday.

The South African hardline union behind a mass strike Thursday at the world’s top three platinum mines said it has agreed to government mediation to end the crippling work stoppage.

Joseph Mathunjwa, head of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), said the union “will be part of the negotiations” that are tentatively set for Friday.

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