<Dl> <Dt> Political reactions </Dt> </Dl> <P> US Presidential Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters: "The American people are saddened at the tragic loss of life (at the Lonmin mines) and express our condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones in this incident ." In Auckland, protesters attacked the South African High Commission with paint bombs . </P> <P> Following the resolution of the Marikana strike, President Jacob Zuma expressed his relief following criticism from opposition parties and the media at his government's handling of the crisis . Union rivalry also widened as the resolution was touted as a victory for the AMCU over the bigger NUM . In financial markets, Lonmin's share prices initially rose by over 9%, but later receded as investors were made aware of the extra costs now incurred in wages while the company was already in the midst of struggling with its balance sheet and the unprofitable mine shafts . Platinum prices rose after falling 2.6% on 18 September on news of the deal . </P> <Ul> <Li> Peter Alexander and others: Marikana . A View from the Mountain and a Case to Answer, Jacana Media, Johannesburg, South Africa 2012, ISBN 978 - 1 - 431407330 . </Li> <Li> Greg Marinovich: "Murder at Small Koppie", Penguin, South Africa, 2015, ISBN 9781770226098 </Li> </Ul>

Who were the parties involved in the negotiations to end the marikana strike