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South African report highlights Chinese labor abuses in the Sub-Sahara

Marc Howe | November 09, 2012 | 3:17 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Africa Canada China Europe Coal Copper Diamond Gold Iron Ore Platinum Silver 

A new report by Johannesburg-based South Africa Resource Watch (SARW) claims that Chinese companies have engaged in widespread labor abuses in sub-Saharan Africa and subjected local employees in the mining industry to harsh and unfair working conditions. The report, which...

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