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Orla Mining Takes Action to Protect Labour Rights at Camino Rojo
VANCOUVER, BC, May 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA) (NYSE: ORLA) ("Orla" or the "Company") announces concrete steps it has taken and is working to im
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[{"type":"text","content":" VANCOUVER, BC, May 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Orla Mining Ltd. (TSX: OLA) (NYSE: ORLA) (\"Orla\" or the \"Company\") announces concrete steps it has taken and is working to implement to safeguard labour rights and to address other concerns at its Camino Rojo gold mine in Zacatecas, Mexico. This follows a determination by a Panel established under the Rapid Response Labour Mechanism of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). \"We are committed to promoting the safety and well-being of our employees and fully respecting their labour rights,\" said Jason Simpson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Orla Mining. \"We acknowledge the seriousness of the Panel's findings and are taking action to strengthen Camino Rojo's operations.\" In late March 2026, the CUSMA Panel issued its final determination concluding that there had been a denial of rights relating to freedom of association and collective bargaining at Camino Rojo. The Panel acknowledged remediation measures previously taken in coordination with the Government of Mexico and identified additional actions needed to strengthen labour rights protections at the mine. The Company is engaging constructively with government authorities to address the Panel's recommendations, while ensuring continued compliance, operational stability, workers' safety, and respect for workers' rights. Actions Taken and Underway at Camino Rojo The following summarizes key actions Orla has taken to date and additional ones underway, aligned with the Panel's areas of recommendation. The Company will continue to evaluate further measures as appropriate. Oversight, Accountability, and Governance: Orla has strengthened oversight of the mine through the appointment of a Director of Risk & Compliance at the corporate level and a new General Manager at Camino Rojo, as part of broader efforts to enhance internal controls and accountability frameworks. The Company has enhanced its internal reporting and investigation mechanisms to ensure concerns are escalated, properly investigated, and addressed promptly and effectively through appropriate channels. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining: Orla is implementing a new Labour Rights Policy across the organization, reinforcing its commitment to freedom of association, collective bargaining, and non-retaliation. The Company is also clarifying expectations f...