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25 Jun 2015

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Ahmed Areff, News24 (So. Africa)

So. Africa: Lonmin has worked hard to become 'more open, transparent and mutually trustworthy' following Marikana, says CEO

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'We have worked hard to improve conditions', 25 Jun 2015: While the report by the Marikana Commission found that Lonmin had failed to ensure the safety of its workers and did not comply with housing obligations for them, the company said it had worked hard to improve conditions…“As a company we have worked hard…to build a more open, transparent and mutually trustworthy environment, and in the process make Lonmin a safer, better place to work," CEO Ben Magara said…He said this was in addition to the assistance…rendered to the widows and children of the employees who died in 2012. "While we can never replace their loved ones, we have offered employment opportunities to their families and every child of school going age is a beneficiary of the 1608 Education Trust. This is in addition to the statutory pay-outs from pension and life funds."Magara said Lonmin gave its full support to the commission…

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