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Early retirement packages go out to Xstrata workers

infomine - mining equipment and supplier news | December 4, 2008 | 7:49 am Base Metals Nickel

By: Ian Ross

Crumbling world financial markets and declining commodity prices are forcing Xstrata Nickel in Sudbury and the union to cut 250 jobs through early retirement.

Details have been posted for maintenance and production employees to apply for the early retirement program by Dec. 15. The retirements will go into effect, Feb. 1, 2009….more at Northern Ontario Business