JOHANNESBURG, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Anglo American Platinum , the world's largest platinum producer, said on Wednesday some of its operations had been hit by labour unrest in South Africa. "Our employees have been moved to a neutral place away from the mine. Some operations are not operating," spokeswoman Mpumi Sithole said. (Reporting by Sherilee Lakmidas; Editing by Ed … [Read more...] about Amplats says some operations hit by mine protests
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Protesters urge Amplats mine shut-down in S.Africa
BATHOPELE MINE, South Africa, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Around 1,500 stick-waving protesters demonstrated outside Anglo American Platinum's Bathopele mineshaft on Wednesday, calling for its immediate shutdown, a Reuters photographer at the scene said. The protesters, who said they supported wildcat strikers at the neighbouring Marikana mine, said they would demonstrate at other … [Read more...] about Protesters urge Amplats mine shut-down in S.Africa
UPDATE 1-S.Africa’s Aspen boosts FY profit, Asian unit robust
* Normalised headline EPS at 636.2 cents vs 523.3 cents * Sales up 23 percent at 15.3 billion rand * Asia-Pacific unit doubles sales (Adds details, share price) JOHANNESBURG, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Africa's biggest generic drugs maker Aspen Pharmacare booked a 22 percent rise in full-year profit, helped by a robust showing in its Asia-Pacific unit. Aspen, 19 … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-S.Africa’s Aspen boosts FY profit, Asian unit robust
PRECIOUS-Platinum hits 5-month high as S.Africa unrest spreads
(Updates prices, adds Amplats developments) * Platinum hits highest since mid-April * Amplats access blocked by strikers * Gold at highest since late Feb as euro rallies * Coming up: U.S. Aug. import/export prices; 1230 GMT By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept. 12 (Reuters) - Platinum was set for its biggest one-day rally in a month on Wednesday after … [Read more...] about PRECIOUS-Platinum hits 5-month high as S.Africa unrest spreads
UPDATE 3-S.Africa mine protests hit world No.1 platinum firm
* Amplats becomes latest target of labour unrest * Stick-waving marchers block access to shafts * ANC renegade Malema pillories Zuma leadership * Platinum prices spike, Amplats shares fall By Siphiwe Sibeko and David Dolan BATHOPELE MINE, South Africa, Sept 12 (Reuters) - Labour unrest sweeping through South Africa's mining sector hit top world platinum … [Read more...] about UPDATE 3-S.Africa mine protests hit world No.1 platinum firm
