Platinum miner Aquarius Platinum has temporarily suspended operations at its Kroondal platinum mine in South Africa to ensure the safety of its staff, as tensions rise in the region.
"Our decision to suspend mining operations has been taken to ensure the safety and security of our employees and our assets given the rising tensions and protests within the regional workforce and communities," said Aquarius's Chief Executive Officer Stuart Murray.
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