Monday, June 18, 2007

Anglo Platinum Closes Biggest Mine for a Week After 12 Workers Killed

(Bloomberg) -- Anglo Platinum Ltd., the world's
largest platinum producer, will cut production at its biggest
mine after the death of 12 workers this year prompted the
largest shareholder to call for improved safety.

Cynthia Carroll, who on March 1 became chief executive
officer of London-based Anglo American Plc, which owns 75
percent of Anglo Platinum, said in a statement today a
``dramatic improvement'' in safety is an ``overriding
priority.'' All of Anglo Platinum's mines are in South Africa.


Read more at Bloomberg Commodities News

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