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Due to shortages due to blockades, the Antapaccay mine operates with only 38% of its workforce

Due to shortages due to blockades, the Antapaccay mine operates with only 38% of its workforce

Cusco. The constant blockades registered in the different highways have prevented the antapaccay company supplies itself with inputs for its operations, as well as for feeding its workers, which is why currently, according to a statement from the company itself, they operate with only 38% of their workforce.

Antapaccay noted that its workforce, made up of workers and contractors, is not fully operational. To themselvese was forced to temporarily suspend the transport of concentrate due to the roadblocks that exist in the South Road Corridor.

Precisely, its supply chain was interrupted since last January 4, the day on which the indefinite national strike began through which the resignation of Dina Boluarte.The blockades prevent the entry of the supplies necessary for the operation and for feeding the workers. In addition, it prevents them from demobilizing them to their places of origin safely,” they said from the mining company.

At another point, they expressed that they respect the right to protest; however, they rejected the violent acts that were apparently caused by infiltrators. The excesses also affected the company, since on January 12 and 13 a group of vandals caused serious damage to the facilities, including the pump house that provides water to the communities in the area and the burning of four vehicles owned by of community and local companies thorn. All this situation put the life and health of its workers at risk.

According to information from Antapaccay, The company generates 70% of the municipal budget of thorn through their contribution in canon and royalties. It also delivers up to 3% of its annual profits before taxes to finance development projects, but also contracts services from more than 100 local companies for close to S/220 million per year.

Source: Larepublica

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