...[On] August 16th 2012...34 workers were killed in a labour dispute with their employer...The often asked question is, “What did this massacre change in the mining industry?”...[Bench Marks Foundation] and most South African citizens thought that Marikana opened a window of opportunity for the mining houses to really improve the lives of their worker and surrounding communities. This window seemed to have closed after the ANC Manguang conference, where business heavy weights linked to mining were elected...This is what we mean when we say “Never again Marikana, we are watching you.” We are watching how returns to shareholders override the national interest of the country, of workers, communities and environment...We have to ask uncomfortable questions when...the wages paid do not meet the needs of workers. When communities are deprived of their land and health, we have to challenge this. [refers to Lonmin, Harmony Gold, Anglo Platinum (part of Anglo American), Anglo American, Glencore (now Glencore Xstrata), Gold Fields]