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Amplats fires 12,000 striking South African miners

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world's biggest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 striking South African miners after a protracted strike…

12 years ago

South Africa police fire at Anglo Platinum mine protesters in Marikana

South African police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protesters near a mine owned by Anglo American…

12 years ago

Lonmin Marikana workers face murder charges

Miners arrested at Lonmin Marikana mine in South Africa will be charged later with the murder of 34 colleagues shot…

12 years ago

Lonmin Marikana platinum mine closed by intimidation

Miners are being intimidated into staying away from work at the South African Lonmin platinum mine where 34 people were…

12 years ago

Lonmin drops threat to fire miners who failed to return to work

Mining giant Lonmin has dropped its threat to fire miners who failed to return to work at a South African…

12 years ago

South Africa: 9 people killed in Lonmin platinum mine union riots

Nine people have been killed in clashes between rival unions at a South African mine owned by leading platinum producer…

12 years ago