August 25, 2012 Families left behind after South Africa’s mining massacre Al Jazeera tracked down some of the grieving family members of the miners who were killed in the Aug. 16 shootings that left 34 dead.
August 25, 2012 Nearly 60% of Lonmin’s workers report to work Troubled platinum miner Lonmin (LON:LMI) said that 57% of its workers turned up for work.
August 20, 2012 Lonmin strikers given 24 hour reprieve Only about a third of a 28,000-strong workforce reported for their shifts at Lonmin's Marikana platinum operations in South Africa. The London-based miner said workers who did not show up…
August 19, 2012 Tragedy at Lonmin scaring investors in South Africa The actual strike isn’t a deterrent to investors. But certainly the inability to get it under control will be of concern, particularly as this is now the third platinum mine…
August 18, 2012 Lonmin now seeks $1 billion rights offer backed by Xstrata The news follows the closure of Lonmin's Marikana mine in the NorthWest province of South Africa after clashes between rival unions and police left 44 dead.
August 17, 2012 Platinum up after killings Investors sent platinum group metals higher after the massacre in South Africa.
August 13, 2012 South Africa platinum mine death toll reach nine as rival unions clash A nightshift policeman hacked to death during clashes between rival unions brings to nine the number of fatalities at Lonmin's platinum mine in the North West province of South Africa.
August 4, 2012 Platinum and palladium continue to move sideways Unless it mounts a challenge against its $1,500 resistance level, platinum will "stay on loose grounds" and will fail to attract new investment.
August 1, 2012 Three people shot dead after mob rushes Aquarius Platinum mine Three protestors are dead and 20 are injured at Aquarius Platinum's Kwezi shaft when 200 disgruntled former contractors, some carrying petrol bombs, forced their way onto the company's property.
July 29, 2012 One of the world’s oldest ruling dynasties threatened by platinum industry crisis The Royal Bafokeng nation, who control vast parts of the platinum belt in the north west province of South Africa warned that earnings at its main investment vehicle could be…
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