Remembering the Marikana massacre – demanding justice and accountability
Ahead of the tenth anniversary, Saleh Mamon recalls the events and examines what has happened since This article first appeared on the Labour Hub website. On 16th August 2012, heavily armed South African police officers cordoned hundreds of striking miners at a koppie...
May the spirit of the departed inspire us to continue their work
Marikana community activist Ntombifikile Mthethwa (Photo: Alon Skuy) Dear friends, Amidst all the uncertainties, conflicts and injustices in the news at present, we at London Mining Network note with outrage and great sadness the murder this week of Ntombifikile...
Honouring the dead by continuing to demand justice; and BHP to cut and run from London
Dear friends, The world’s biggest mining company, BHP, has announced that it intends to terminate its dual-listed status, with BHP plc incorporated in the UK and BHP Ltd in Australia, and simplify its structure by becoming primarily an Australian company, with...