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Xstrata shuts SA platinum mine shaft after fatality

Mineweb | October 21, 2011 | 7:20 am Africa Europe

The company has suspended operations at one shaft at its Mototolo platinum mine in South Africa after a fatality and a decision to resume work will be announced in due time. Global miner Xstrata said on Thursday it had suspended operations at one shaft