Illegal strike action at Fres

RNS Number : 6278J

Fresnillo PLC

05 December 2008

 



Fresnillo Plc

28 Grosvenor Street

London W1K 4QR

United Kingdom

www.fresnilloplc.com

5 December 2008

Illegal strike action at Fresnillo and Ciénega mines

Fresnillo plc, the world's largest primary silver producer, announces that the Mexican authorities have arrested two union leaders from Mexico's Mining and Metal Workers Union. In response, the mining union has called for an illegal stoppage of work at all mines in Mexico staffed by union workers. Last night, union workers at the Fresnillo and Ciénega mines illegally stopped work and as of today neither mine is operating.  

Jaime Lomelín, Chief Executive Officer, said:

'We trust that the Mexican authorities will act swiftly to reverse this illegal action and ensure that its dispute with the union is successfully resolved without further disruption to the lawful conduct of our mining operations.'

Fresnillo plc will keep the market informed of developments as they occur.

For further information please visit www.fresnilloplc.com or contact:

Fresnillo plc

London Office

Octavio Alvidrez, Head of Investor Relations            Tel: [phone]

Mexico City Office

Gabriela Mayor                                                            Tel: [phone]

Brunswick                                                                    Tel: [phone]

Patrick Handley

Carole Cable

 

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