Who owns Marikana platinum mine?
The mine is jointly owned by Anglo American Platinum (AQPSA) and Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), under a 50:50 pooling-and-sharing (PSA) agreement that was signed in 2005. AQPSA is the operator of the mine. Marikana is AQPSA’s second operating mine in South Africa.
Who owns Marikana?
Lonmin
| Formerly | Lonrho plc |
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| Defunct | 2019 |
| Fate | Acquired by Sibanye-Stillwater |
| Headquarters | London, England, UK |
| Key people | Brian Beamish (Chairman) Ben Magara (CEO) Barrie van der Merwe (CFO) Mahomed Seedat (COO) |
How many miners died at Marikana?
thirty-four miners
The Marikana massacre was the killing of thirty-four miners by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on 16 August 2012, during a wildcat strike at the Lonmin platinum mine in Marikana, Rustenburg, North West province, South Africa.
Where is the Marikana mine?
Rustenburg
Marikana massacre
| The EPC section of Lonmin Platinum, with Bapong in the foreground | |
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| Date | 10 August 2012 – 20 September 2012 |
| Location | Wonderkop, Marikana, Rustenburg, North West province, South Africa |
Who was minister of police during Marikana?
Minister Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele has released a report compiled by a panel of experts on the reforms that police should undergo following the Marikana massacre. The report made 136 recommendations. According to Cele, SAPS had already started implementing the recommendations.
Why did Marikana mine workers strike?
The strike was for a wage increase and to address the poor living and work conditions of miners and their families in Marikana. These issues were not formally addressed by the NUM or by Lonmin during the protest.