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.

Mining groups Anglo American (LSE: AAL.L - news ) and Lonmin (LSE: LMI.L - news ) announced plans to reduce their headcounts by a combined 12,000 employees owing to falling metals prices in a weak global economy.

Answer: industry