Buzzard iron ore mine dispute leaves workers in limbo
About 200 workers at an iron ore mine in SA's far north are facing uncertain futures amid a financial dispute between the project's owner and a major on-site contractor, the ABC understands.
Workers at an iron ore mine in South Australia's far north are facing uncertain futures after a financial dispute between the project owner and a major contractor. Agile Mining Services, a contractor on the site, has announced it will shut down operations at the Buzzard mine, south of Coober Pedy. The mine, owned by Central Iron, a subsidiary of Peak Iron, extracts high-grade hematite for shipment.
Agile told workers to utilize available leave and to expect further instructions once a commercial resolution is reached. The state's mining minister, Tom Koutsantonis, described the dispute as an "internal matter" that does not affect the mine's viability, emphasizing that it is a disagreement over payment to the contractor. The government is not involved in the dispute and does not plan to intervene, with the minister expressing confidence that a quick resolution is likely.
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