Vancouver — Another illegal blockade on the road between the Limon mine and mill site has prompted
The action by a small group of current and former employees is an attempt to force the company to rehire a number of former workers terminated in late 2005. The Nicaraguan government has upheld Glencairn’s action, and the former employees have received any required severance.
The disaffected group belongs to the same union that blockaded the road in November 2005, and had signed an agreement whereby any future disputes be resolved under provisions in the collective agreement. Glencairn is seeking the government’s help to reach a resolution.
The underground Limon gold mine, in continuous operation since 1941, employs a workforce of more than 400 and includes a 1,000-tonne-per-day mill complex. In the first nine months of 2005, Limon produced almost 31,000 oz. gold at cash operating costs of US$347 per oz. The output came from 245,310 tonnes of ore grading 4.7 grams gold per tonne.
An ongoing underground development initiative is expected to provide a second source of ore at Limon, boosting operational results.
Glencairn owns 95% of the mine, with unionized workers holding the rest.
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