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Marikana Massacre Exposes Deep Fault Lines

August 2012 | Political Risk Analysis

BMI View: The deaths of 34 protesting miners at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine on August 16 illustrate the seriousness of worker tensions afflicting the platinum industry at present. Despite the government's efforts to address the underlying issues, we expect the dispute to rumble on, weighing on platinum output and investor perceptions.

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