But Gilbertson said the greatest gloom in the year came from the European Commission 's blocking of Implats ' proposed merger with Lonrho Plc 's platinum interests .
<response> But <person>Gilbertson</person> said the greatest gloom in the year came from the <organization>European Commission</organization> 's blocking of <organization>Implats</organization> ' proposed merger with <organization>Lonrho Plc</organization> 's platinum interests . </response>