Industrial action at the San Jose operation

RNS Number : 3979F

Hochschild Mining PLC

26 April 2011

 



26 April 2011 

Industrial action at the San Jose operation in Argentina

Hochschild Mining plc ("Hochschild" or "the Company") reports that its San Jose mine in Argentina, which is a joint venture owned 51% by Hochschild and 49% by Minera Andes Inc., has stopped production due to a strike initiated by the AOMA union (Argentine Mining Labour Association) concerning a dispute over pay increases for contract workers.

The Company will keep the market informed of developments as they occur. 

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Enquiries:

Hochschild Mining plc

Charles Gordon                                                                                    [phone]

Head of Investor Relations

Finsbury

Faeth Birch                                                                                          [phone]

Public Relations 

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About Hochschild Mining plc:

Hochschild Mining plc is a leading precious metals company listed on the London Stock Exchange (HOCM.L / HOC LN) with a primary focus on the exploration, mining, processing and sale of silver and gold. Hochschild has over forty years' experience in the mining of precious metal epithermal vein deposits and currently operates four underground epithermal vein mines, three located in southern Peru, one in southern Argentina and one open pit mine in northern Mexico. Hochschild also has numerous long-term prospects throughout the Americas.

 

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