Miners strike at Lonmin mine in South Africa after worker shot dead
Today's death sparked fears of a repeat of last year’s violent unrest that left dozens of deaths and effectively shut down the country's platinum belt.
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India tightens gold import rules further
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Grasberg could stay shut for two months after Indonesia minister calls for halt
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Centerra Gold says Kumtor returning to normal
Vice president Rodney Stuparyk said the road to the mine has been reopened and power – cut by protesters earlier in the week – has been restored.