Utilize the input text as a context reference, choose the right relationship between Lonmin and mining from the options. Options: product/material produced, manufacturer, distributed by, industry, position held, original broadcaster, owned by, founded by, distribution format, headquarters location, stock exchange, currency, parent organization, chief executive officer, director/manager, owner of, operator, member of, employer, chairperson, platform, subsidiary, legal form, publisher, developer, brand, business division, location of formation, creator.

With metals prices generally weak, mining groups Anglo American (LSE: AAL.L - news ) and Lonmin (LSE: LMI.L - news ) on Friday announced plans to cut their headcounts by up to a combined 12,000 staff.
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