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Mopani to retrench few workers

Mopani to retrench few workers
Written by Mutuna Chanda in Kitwe
Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:14:08 PM

LABOUR deputy minister Simon Kachimba has said Mopani Copper Mines will only retrench a few workers in its continued restructuring programme.

Speaking after meeting Mopani Copper Mine (MCM) management on Wednesday afternoon, Kachimba said the mining firm informed him that there would be minor adjustments to its workforce as most of the staff would be retained.

He said Mopani assured him that its workforce which currently stood at 7,264, would remain in the region of 7,000 after restructuring.

"When restructuring, you might lose two or three chairs but the good thing is that the largest number won't be disturbed," he said.

Kachimba said Mopani told him that it would continue with the operations of the Mufulira mine but under a tight budget.

He commended Mopani for suspending its plans to put its shafts under care and maintenance.

Kachimba also said Mopani's expatriate staff had reduced to 50 from 125 as at April.

Labels: JOBLOSSES, MCM, MOPANI, SIMON KACHIMBA

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