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 18, 2012 Exclusive Analysis: Platinum violence could spread to South Africa’s coal, iron mines – gold safe for now More than just rivalry between unions, the platinum mine violence in South Africa has implications for the ruling ANC alliance.
August 18, 2012 President Zuma calls for unity as the country grieves Lonmin deaths Marikana President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to unite as a nation as the country mourns the deaths of 34 protestors killed during clashes with police in Marikana,…
August 17, 2012 Platinum up after killings Investors sent platinum group metals higher after the massacre in South Africa.
August 17, 2012 Latest on South Africa mine clashes: 44 dead, 78 injured, 259 arrested A standoff between hundreds of strikers wielding pangas and sticks at London-listed Lonmin's Marikana mine ended when police began firing on a surging crowds leaving many dead.
August 17, 2012 Wallbridge terminates Booth River option The company announced today it has terminated its agreement with 4763 NWT Ltd., to which Wallbridge was granted the option to acquire a 100% interest of certain mineral claims located…
August 16, 2012 Death toll climbs to 28 at Lonmin mine South African police began firing on a surging crowd of workers leaving 18 people dead.
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 11, 2012 Platinum:gold ratio falls further While the near term outlook for platinum remains rather poor, both HSBC and Barclays remain positive on its long term fundamentals.
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.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
