I thought that this article gives insight into issues that show...

I thought that this article gives insight into issues that show why the platinum sector might be different/singled out ...
and the story about the 'platinum' rock drillers ...
according to Greg Marinovich (his credentials appear if you pass the cursor over his name)

http://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2012-08-17-beyond-the-chaos-at-marikana-the-search-for-the-real-issues

and there must be more,imo.

Lonmins CEO was reported taken ill also.

many searching well written articles are being written...imo.
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some good questions being put here..

http://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2012/08/19/marikana-bloodbath-raises-questions-for-zuma