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The rise and fall of a mining company that tried to buy HarrodsThe company, whose businesses spanned gold mining, hotels, later focused its efforts on platinum and is the world's third-largest producer ...
Platinum hits 2-month high as strikers block South African minesThe president of South Africa's striking union urged its members on Wednesday to remain united in the face of efforts by the companies to e...
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Platinum supply drops to 13 year low as mines closeDemand from carmakers, the biggest consumer of the metal, will increase 0.5% in 2013, Barclays says. Investors are buying platinum at the f...
Platinum holdings poised for record on mining disruptionPlatinum assets in exchange-traded products (ETP) are poised to climb to a record as worsening labour unrest in South Africa, the world's l...
- South Africa mine violence highlights structural challenges in platinum sector: Fitch Ratings
These challenges include policy uncertainty, particularly regarding the mining sector, & lack of progress on education and labour reforms.
Platinum supplies may be hit if Africa unrest spiralsLabour unrest in SA's Marikana mines owned by Lonmin, has jacked up platinum prices by 2.8% to $1,435.20 per ounce.
- South African police kill 34 striking miners
South African police killed 34 striking workers at Lonmin Plc's Marikana platinum-mining complex on Thursday.