Tara Mines

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Proposals could see laid-off workers receive as much as €450 a week for six months

Range of supports, including weekly €65 payment, agreed for those not retained to maintain mine

Single-occupant car and rail upgrades

Weekly support payment, more roles retained and an ongoing review process part of package

Boliden says it is ‘acutely aware’ of impact of closure decision on workers but lack of supports criticised

Mine due to be closed temporarily next week and 650 staff to be suspended

Ministers tell worker representatives provision of supports will take time to put in place

Threat of occupation stands if progress not made with company on terms of temporary closure, Siptu says

Up to 800 staff and contractors set to be laid off after failure of talks at which unions proposed cost saving measures

Company says it will consider submissions made by trade unions on proposed temporary closure

Management to consider proposals amid criticism by Unite and Connect of company’s focus

Over 650 workers temporarily laid off from Meath zinc mine

Cabra’s answer to the whip-smart sleuth pounces on Government’s explanation of prior knowledge to company’s troubles

Interview: Managing director Michael Carvill oversaw move of entire factory in Mozambique

IGI launches educational resources to support learning and counter ‘misinformation’

After nine months, volumes are down 6.9% compared with the same period last year

Owner says facility is ‘essential’ to supply of zinc and lead used in healthcare applications

Revenue review of flat-rate expenses to middle and low income workers - McGrath

Ireland’s mining industry remains optimistic while investors continue to nurse losses