Mining company Barrick Pueblo Viejo has announced that due to a decrease in the price of gold and an increase in their operating costs, the company has decided to dismiss 222 workers from the Cotui mine, located in Sanchez Ramirez province. The mine company spokesman said that since October 2018, employees have been given the option of voluntary early retirement and some 85 workers have taken advantage of the opportunity. All of those let go at this time have received the normal severance pay as stipulated by law as well as provided with assistance to obtain alternative work.
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Listin Diario
16 January 2019
