Unions optimistic as AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi mine in Ghana resumes operations20 February, 2020Following a period of uncertainty, when the Obuasi mine was put on limited operations, and then on care and maintenance in 2016, the mine is up and running again.
Sindicatos optimistas al saber que la mina Obuasi de AngloGold Ashanti en Ghana reanuda sus operaciones20 February, 2020Luego de un período de incertidumbre, en el que se decidió reducir actividades de la mina Obuasi, y posteriormente ponerla en cuidado y mantenimiento en 2016, la mina está nuevamente en funcionamiento.
Unions optimistic as AngloGold Ashanti's Obuasi mine in Ghana resumes operations20 February, 2020Following a period of uncertainty, when the Obuasi mine was put on limited operations, and then on care and maintenance in 2016, the mine is up and running again.
Mexico must ratify ILO C17618 February, 2020On 19 February 2006, 65 workers died following a methane gas explosion at the Grupo Mexico mine in Pasta de Conchos, Mexico. Only two bodies were recovered before the company sealed the mine. As the 14th anniversary of the mining tragedy approaches, IndustriALL is calling on the Mexican government to ratify ILO Convention 176 on Safety and Health in Mines.
México debe ratificar el Convenio 176 de la OIT18 February, 2020El 19 de febrero de 2006, en Pasta de Conchos, México, 65 trabajadores murieron luego de una explosión de gas metano en la mina de Grupo México. Solo se recuperaron dos cuerpos antes de que la empresa sellara el lugar. A medida que se acerca el 14.º aniversario de la tragedia minera, IndustriALL pide al gobierno mexicano que ratifique el Convenio 176 de la OIT sobre seguridad y salud en las minas.
Mexico must ratify ILO C17618 February, 2020On 19 February 2006, 65 workers died following a methane gas explosion at the Grupo Mexico mine in Pasta de Conchos, Mexico. Only two bodies were recovered before the company sealed the mine. As the 14th anniversary of the mining tragedy approaches, IndustriALL is calling on the Mexican government to ratify ILO Convention 176 on Safety and Health in Mines.
Responsible mining protects workers’ and communities’ rights6 February, 2020With sustainability and responsible mining gaining momentum, the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) standards for responsible mining is emerging as a credible tool for quality assurance. More than 30 representatives from unions, non-governmental organizations and community groups in 12 countries, met in Cape Town on 2 February to discuss how the tool can protect workers and community rights.
La minería responsable protege los derechos de los trabajadores y las comunidades6 February, 2020Mientras la sostenibilidad y la minería responsable cobran impulso, las normas para la minería responsable de la Iniciativa para Garantizar la Minería Responsable (IRMA) están surgiendo como una herramienta creíble para el control de calidad. El 2 de febrero, en Ciudad del Cabo, más de 30 representantes de sindicatos, organizaciones no gubernamentales y grupos comunitarios de 12 países se reunieron para dialogar acerca de la manera en que esta herramienta puede proteger los derechos de los trabajadores y las comunidades.
Responsible mining protects workers’ and communities’ rights6 February, 2020With sustainability and responsible mining gaining momentum, the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) standards for responsible mining is emerging as a credible tool for quality assurance. More than 30 representatives from unions, non-governmental organizations and community groups in 12 countries, met in Cape Town on 2 February to discuss how the tool can protect workers and community rights.
Union to negotiate with Glencore over retrenchments at South African smelter30 January, 2020IndustriALL Global Union affiliate the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA), will meet commodity trader Glencore in consultative meetings about retrenchments at Rustenburg Smelter. The meetings will be mediated by the Commission of Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
