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South Africa platinum mine death toll reach nine as rival unions clash

Frik Els | August 13, 2012 | 3:59 pm Base Metals Precious Metals Africa Palladium Platinum 

A nightshift policeman hacked to death during clashes between rival unions brings to nine the number of fatalities at Lonmin's platinum mine in the North West province of South Africa. News24 reports one other police officer and three workers were killed...

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