* Aquarius, Xstrata reopen mines near Rustenburg * All Lonmin mines remain closed; pay talks resume * Amplats says Rustenburg ops to resume on Tuesday * One workers' head says that will be resisted By Agnieszka Flak JOHANNESBURG, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Two South African mines reopened on Monday after labour strife forced them to suspend operations last … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Two S.Africa mines reopen, situation still tense
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S.Africa police stop Malema from addressing miners
MARIKANA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - South African police stopped ANC renegade Julius Malema from addressing a group of striking miners on Monday, a Reuters witness said, as the government sought to contain labour unrest in the country's mines. After arguing with police in Marikana, about 100 km (60 miles) northwest of Johannesburg, Malema was escorted out of the area in his … [Read more...] about S.Africa police stop Malema from addressing miners
RPT-Cricket-Sri Lanka aim to ditch choker tag in World Twenty20
(Sends to additional subscribers) HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka, beaten in three ICC limited overs finals since triumphing in the 1996 World Cup and 2002 Champions Trophy they hosted, hope being back on home soil will help them avoid the chokers tag in the World Twenty20 starting on Tuesday. Mahela Jayawardene's side play the opening match of … [Read more...] about RPT-Cricket-Sri Lanka aim to ditch choker tag in World Twenty20
S.Africa mine unrest costs industry $548 mln
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Labour unrest in South Africa's gold and platinum mining sectors this year has cost the industry 4.5 billion rand ($548 million) in lost output, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday. © Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights reserved … [Read more...] about S.Africa mine unrest costs industry $548 mln
S.Africa police arrest 42 for illegal platinum strike
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 17 (Reuters) - South African police said on Monday they had arrested 42 people for an illegal strike at the Rasimone mine, a joint venture between Royal Bafokeng Platinum and Anglo American Platinum. About 1,500 people embarked on the illegal strike and police were called in to monitor the situation, the South African Police Service said in a … [Read more...] about S.Africa police arrest 42 for illegal platinum strike
