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Illegal strike action at Fres
Illegal strike action at Fres.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 6278J Fresnillo PLC 05 December 2008 \n \n\n\nFresnillo Plc\n28 Grosvenor Street\nLondon W1K 4QR\nUnited Kingdom\n \nwww.fresnilloplc.com\n\n5 December 2008\n\n\nIllegal strike action at Fresnillo and Ciénega mines\n\n\nFresnillo plc, the world's largest primary silver producer, announces that the Mexican authorities have arrested two union leaders from Mexico's Mining and Metal Workers Union. In response, the mining union has called for an illegal stoppage of work at all mines in Mexico staffed by union workers. Last night, union workers at the Fresnillo and Ciénega mines illegally stopped work and as of today neither mine is operating. \n\nJaime Lomelín, Chief Executive Officer, said:\n\n'We trust that the Mexican authorities will act swiftly to reverse this illegal action and ensure that its dispute with the union is successfully resolved without further disruption to the lawful conduct of our mining operations.'\n\nFresnillo plc will keep the market informed of developments as they occur.\n\n\nFor further information please visit www.fresnilloplc.com or contact:\n\nFresnillo plc\nLondon Office\nOctavio Alvidrez, Head of Investor Relations Tel: +44(0)20 7399 2470\n\nMexico City Office\nGabriela Mayor Tel: +52555 279 3203\n\nBrunswick Tel: +44(0)20 7404 5959\nPatrick Handley\nCarole Cable\n\n\nThis information is provided by RNSThe company news servic...