First Quantum strike ‘illegal’

A strike at its flagship Zambian copper mine was illegal, Canada’s First Quantum Minerals said yesterday. Workers at the Kansanshi mine downed tools on Tuesday demanding 100 percent pay rises and bringing production to a halt. “There was no deadlock reached and as far as we are concerned this strike is illegal,” company spokesman Godfrey Msiska said. “There is nothing happening even today because the workers have blocked off the gate to the mine plant and everything is at a standstill.” – Reuters

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