Aug 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Barclays Classic at the par-71 course on Friday in Farmingdale, New York. The cut was set at 143. 134 Nick Watney (U.S.) 65 69 Sergio Garcia (Spain) 66 68 135 Vijay Singh (Fiji) 68 67 Bob Estes (U.S.) … [Read more...] about Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Barclays Classic scores
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S.Africa platinum labour unrest spreads to Amplats
JOHANNESBURG Aug 24 (Reuters) - World No. 1 platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Friday 100 workers had refused to go underground at its Thembelani mine in South Africa, a sign that simmering discontent in the sector has not been contained. There was no immediate threat to production at Amplats as the mine employs over 4,100 people, but the sector is … [Read more...] about S.Africa platinum labour unrest spreads to Amplats
TEXT-Fitch:S. Africa mine violence highlights structural challenges
(The following statement was released by the rating agency) Aug 24 - The violent protests at the Marikana platinum mine in South Africa, which have tragically left 44 dead and sparked wage protests at other mines, partly reflect factors peculiar to the platinum sector. Nevertheless, the protests highlight broader structural problems that have long weighed on South … [Read more...] about TEXT-Fitch:S. Africa mine violence highlights structural challenges
S.Africa 3mth T-Bill avg yield lower at 5.08 pct
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 24 (Reuters) - South Africa sold 2.685 billion rand ($320 million) worth of three-month Treasury Bills on Friday at an average yield of 5.08 percent, slightly lower than last week's yield of 5.11 percent. The bid-to-cover ratio for the three-month bills dipped to 2.3 from 3.2 previously, Reserve Bank data showed. Auction date: 24-08-2012 … [Read more...] about S.Africa 3mth T-Bill avg yield lower at 5.08 pct
UPDATE 1-Amplats says 100 workers return to S.Africa mine
By Sherilee Lakmidas JOHANNESBURG Aug 24 (Reuters) - World No. 1 platinum producer Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) said on Friday 100 workers who had refused to go underground at its Thembelani mine in South Africa had ended their brief stay away and returned to work. There had been no immediate threat to production at Amplats as the mine employs over 4,100 people, … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Amplats says 100 workers return to S.Africa mine