Zambia hopes mining will trigger economic revival
Zambia wants to raise copper output to about 1 million tons by 2026 and further out to 3 million tons.
The strike at Peru’s Cerro Verde mine is getting nasty, reports MarketWatch, with workers aiming to “paralyze the mine.”
MarketWatch reported Wednesday there are no negotiations underway to end the walkout, which began Sept. 29th over demands for higher wages and safety issues.
The copper mine continues to operate with supervisors and select personnel. Says MarketWatch:
(Union leader Leoncio) Amudio said the union is pressing for labor inspectors to declare that the company isn’t complying with regulations, aiming to paralyze production. He added that workers could start hunger strikes to back their demands.
