Sesa suspends mining operations at Bicholim

17 October 2016

Following a threat by over 350 workers, including those employed at an iron ore mining site, Sesa Goa, a subsidy of Vedanta Resources, on Thursday suspended mining operations at Sesa Mining Corporation Limited (SMCL) Bicholim site.

The company also warned protesting workers not to indulge in any violence, threats and illegal activities failing which criminal action would be initiated against those involved in such acts.

The decision comes in the wake of a protest by over 350 workers, who on October 12 threatened the company management of dire consequences. “Everything started on October 11, when a group of 14 people entered company’s top office located within Bicholim mining site and stopped the contract labourers engaged by the company,” says a statement by Sesa. “Thereafter they threatened all the office staff employees and senior management personnel with dire consequences,” a company official stated.

Source – Herald Goa