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Lonmin’s industrial relations improve as it battles tough times

Article Lynley Donnelly - 11 May 2015

The platinum miner is in "constructive, transparent and progressive" talks with unions and says business's long-term fundamentals are intact.

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Striking miners scared to return to work, says Lonmin

Article Andre Janse & Van Vuuren - 3 Apr 2014

The platinum strike has entered its 11th week and employees want to return to work but are being intimidated, says Lonmin chief executive Ben Magara.

Amplats CEO paid more than double his Impala peer

Article Andre Janse & Van Vuuren - 13 Feb 2014

The head of Anglo Platinum - the world's largest platinum producer - has earned R17.6-million while the company struggles with wage negotiations.

Lonmin returns to profit as output increases

Article Andre Janse & Van Vuuren - 11 Nov 2013

Cutting capital expenses and funds raised from a rights issue have put the Lonmin back on a sound footing.

Lonmin’s Magara just doesn’t get it

Analysis Percy Zvomuya - 18 Oct 2013

Percy Zvomuya looks at Lonmin's Ben Magara and his recent chocolate stint as inspiration.

Amplats’s Magara picked as Lonmin’s new head

Article Reuters - 2 Apr 2013

Lonmin has appointed Anglo American Platinum's Ben Magara as its new chief executive as it strives to rebound from last year's wave of deadly strikes.

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