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FILE: Crosses on the koppie in Marikana, where 34 miners were killed in a standoff with police on 16 August 2012. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

Lonmin north west platinum mine

Marikana: Lonmin's leading rep reportedly spied for State Security

By Mia Lindeque

The Rapport newspaper says the mine’s HR head was listed as a ‘deep cover’ agent from 2004 to 2012.

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  • The Farlam Commission of Inquiry officially wrapped up on 14 November 2014 after 300 days of testimony. Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN.

    Marikana inquiry wraps up hearings, final arguments

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  • FILE: Striking platinum miners gather at the Wonderkop Stadium in Marikana. Picture: AFP.

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    2370 days ago
  • FILE: The Alternative Information and Development Centre has accused British mining company Lonmin of ‘wage evasion’ in the wake of the Marikana tragedy. Picture: Supplied

    Lonmin accused of ‘wage evasion’

    A report revealed that Lonmin transferred R1.2bn to Bermuda in the wake of the Marikana tragedy.

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  • The Johannesburg Stock Exchange in Sandton, Johannesburg. Picture: EWN.

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    2393 days ago
  • FILE: A top Lonmin official has told the Farlam Commission of Inquiry that the company refused to reopen wage negations with striking miners in 2012 because it would have been illegal. Picture: EWN.

    Marikana: ‘Reopening wage negotiations would've been illegal’

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    2409 days ago
  • FILE: Mine workers walk to a meeting point at Lonmin's Marikana Mine. Picture: EWN.

    Lonmin: No decision on size, shape of restructuring

    The company says its immediate aim is to ramp up production after a crippling five month strike.

    2429 days ago
  • FILE: Lonmin has appointed turnaround specialist Johan Lesley Viljoen as chief operating officer. Picture: EWN.

    Lonmin hires mining turnaround specialist

    Johan Lesley Viljoen has been hired as chief operating officer as part of an executive reshuffle.

    2451 days ago
  • FILE: Crosses on the koppie in Marikana, where 34 miners were killed in a standoff with police on 16 August 2012. Picture: Christa van der Walt/EWN.

    'Mr X was promised immunity'

    Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza claims Mr X was promised protection for testifying against miners.

    2468 days ago
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