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Fresnillo’s production hit by labour shortages, lower grades

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2021 | 3:42 am Markets News Top Companies Latin America Mexico and Central America Gold Silver 

Mexico-focused Fresnillo (LON:FRES) said on Wednesday that labour reforms in the Latin American country have caused a shortage of staff at some of its mines, as the new rules limit the hiring of subcontractors.  The precious metals producer, which operates seven mines in Mexico, said the hiring restrictions have hit its Fresnillo and Saucito mines the most and were also...

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