Lonmin to miss full-year targets following violent strikes

Platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Lonmin has said things remain relatively calm albeit tense following a 'serious outbreak of violence' at its West Marikana mine operations in South Africa, as reported on Tuesday.

Platinum group metals (PGMs) producer Lonmin has said things remain relatively calm albeit tense following a 'serious outbreak of violence' at its West Marikana mine operations in South Africa, as reported on Tuesday.

The violence, which erupted following a dispute between rival unions, led to the deaths of eight Lonmin workers and two policemen.

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