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.

The chief executive of its rival Lonmin said last month mines were not responding to cash injections and that investors were unlikely to look favourably on capital requests from mining firms.

Answer: industry