Unrest Spreads In Violence-Hit S.Africa Mining Belt -- Reuters
* Labour troubles reported at Amplats and RBPlat
* Mine turmoil raises worries about investing in S.Africa
* Rights group urges govt to address social problems
RUSTENBURG, South Africa, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Labour unrest in South Africa's platinum belt spread on Wednesday, raising concerns that anger over low wages and poor living conditions could generate fresh violence after 34 striking miners were shot dead by police last week.
The strike that started last week at Lonmin's Marikana mine has driven up platinum prices and stoked worries about investing in Africa's biggest economy, where chronic unemployment and income disparities threaten social stability.
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More News On The Unrest In South Africa's Mining Belt
Higher wage demands spread to other SAfrican mines -- AP
Labour worries spread in South Africa -- The Telegraph
Wage demands spread to Anglo Platinum and other mines -- The Telegraph
Unrest spreads in S Africa mining belt -- Irish Times
Grievances, fears of instability spread to other South African mines -- CNN
Discontent spreads to new mines as S.Africa mourns -- AFP
Violence spreads across South African platinum belt almost a week after 34 striking miners killed in ‘Hill of Horror’ police action -- National Post/Reuters
Marikana mine conflict: South African clerics mediate -- BBC
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