Georgian Manganese Company has released a preliminary conclusion for the tragic incident that occurred at Darkveti mine in the western region of Chiatura, saying that the fatality “was not caused due to technical malfunction, a land collapse or any other accident at the scene”. Miner Gaga Botchorishvili, 26, died at the Darkveti mine. “It is…
Miners in Georgia’s western town of Chiatura have ended a strike launched on May 16 after demanding better salaries and working conditions, as a deal has been reached with the Georgian Manganese company. The company promised a 25% in salaries starting from June 1, while an additional 10% rise will take place starting next year.…
Several of fifteen miners of the Georgian Manganese in the western town of Chiatura have sewn their mouths in protest as the company refuses to fulfill their demands regarding increased salaries. The miners went on strike on May 15, demanding a 50% increase in salaries, improved healthcare, working conditions and nutrition and banning the movement…