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Glencore plans to shut Eland platinum mine in South Africa, union says

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 18, 2015 | 3:15 am Base Metals Africa Europe Platinum 

Glencore (LON:GLEN) is likely to close its Eland platinum mine in South Africa, as the company reviews its operations in the country, the Solidarity trade union said. The imminent action, which puts about 1,000 jobs at risk, follows ongoing poor...

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