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Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 05, 2012 | 3:00 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Africa Europe Coal Gold Platinum 

Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world's largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 workers taking part in a three-week illegal strike after following through on tough talk over wildcat stoppages in South African mines. The move comes after two months of labour unrest...

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