El Abra rejects union claims of poor working environment

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* El Abra rejects union claims of poor working environment - Chile

Minera El Abra, which operates the El Abra copper mine controlled by US-based Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (NYSE: FCX), rejected an accusation made by the mine's San Lorenzo union claiming that management was creating a strained working environment that is increasing risks regarding workers' safety.

"El Abra has a solid relationship with the unions and is always willing to discuss work-related issues, especially safety," a company spokesperson told BNamericas

The official said occupational s ... more
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