Tara Mines received €3.8m in State aid even while it was mothballed
The mine reopened recently having been closed since July 2022
Tara Mines
Boliden records €31m restructuring charge related to reopening of Tara mine
Swedish metals producer’s profits hit in recent quarters by falling metal prices, lower mining grades and the suspension of production at its Tara zinc mine
Tara Mines set to reopen after workers vote to accept deal
Agreement provides for ‘very significant’ levels of change and job losses but should provide ‘certainty’ for more than 400 workers
Tara Mines: Voting begins on deal following meeting with ‘a lot of anger’
The deal provides for about 150 redundancies on top of the roughly 50 jobs already lost to retirement
Tara Mines owner gets go ahead for solar farm beside zinc mine
Boliden unit gets planning permission from Meath County Council
More than 150 jobs to go in deal to reopen Tara Mines
Tara Mines production has been shut down since last July, with 650 workers temporarily laid off
Tara Mines working on plan to resume operations despite loss of €67.5m
Operations at Co Meath-based mine, which is owned by Swedish parent Boliden, were temporarily suspended in July
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Tara Mines lost about €65m last year, parent company says
Boliden CEO refuses to guarantee mine will be reopened
Tara Mines owner says staff cuts and work practice changes needed for ‘rescue’
Company wrote to staff on Friday outlining ‘rescue plan’ that provides for substantial restructuring
Unite urges Government to find alternative owner for Tara Mines
Union rails against proposals put forward by mine owner Boliden at WRC
Tara Mine offers redundancy as part of rescue plan
Management and group of unions will meet next week at Workplace Relations Commission in effort to restart operations by second quarter of the year
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Tara Mines owner aims to reopen by second quarter of next year
Boliden has said it intends to present a rescue plan for the reopening of the mine in January
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Workers made redundant may receive increased social welfare payments
Proposals could see laid-off workers receive as much as €450 a week for six months
Tara Mines workers vote to accept deal on temporary closure of facility
Range of supports, including weekly €65 payment, agreed for those not retained to maintain mine
Tara Mines staff to vote on deal agreed between management and unions after closure
Weekly support payment, more roles retained and an ongoing review process part of package
Tara mines: Talks to resume at WRC as unions renew call for Government intervention
Boliden says it is ‘acutely aware’ of impact of closure decision on workers but lack of supports criticised
Workers stage ‘blockade’ at Tara Mines as talks fail to reach deal
Mine due to be closed temporarily next week and 650 staff to be suspended
Tara Mines on course to close as planned next week, unions acknowledge
Ministers tell worker representatives provision of supports will take time to put in place
Coveney to meet Tara Mines unions as workers continue to seek Government intervention
Threat of occupation stands if progress not made with company on terms of temporary closure, Siptu says
Company confirms it plans to press ahead with temporary closure of Tara Mines
Up to 800 staff and contractors set to be laid off after failure of talks at which unions proposed cost saving measures
Talks at Tara Mines expected to resume later in week
Company says it will consider submissions made by trade unions on proposed temporary closure
Talks set to continue at Tara Mines over proposed temporary closure
Management to consider proposals amid criticism by Unite and Connect of company’s focus
Tara Mines: Union to enter talks with company on alternatives to layoffs
Over 650 workers temporarily laid off from Meath zinc mine
Miriam Lord: Mary Lou McMarple solves Tara Mines whodunnit despite being Leosplained
Cabra’s answer to the whip-smart sleuth pounces on Government’s explanation of prior knowledge to company’s troubles
Kenmare Resources shows its mettle with titanium mining initiative
Interview: Managing director Michael Carvill oversaw move of entire factory in Mozambique
Mining in Ireland has key role in ensuring sustainable future – geoscientists warn
IGI launches educational resources to support learning and counter ‘misinformation’
Tonnage volumes at Dublin Port recover slightly
After nine months, volumes are down 6.9% compared with the same period last year
Tara Mines to resume operations despite Covid-19 risk
Owner says facility is ‘essential’ to supply of zinc and lead used in healthcare applications
Employees could face ‘nasty shock’ in January pay packets, Dáil hears
Revenue review of flat-rate expenses to middle and low income workers - McGrath
Resource industry mines reserves of patience as it pursues recovery
Ireland’s mining industry remains optimistic while investors continue to nurse losses
Boliden to invest €44m in Tara Mines after finding new resources
Co Meath mine is Europe’s largest zinc mine with over 600 employed
Navan site gets record price of €6.4m for 44 acres
Developer may build 400 houses, a school and commercial outlets on Spicer land
€4m for 44 acres in centre of Navan
Spicer family selling its land holding after family bakery business collapsed
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Builders, sportsmen, bankers, solicitors, accountants listed in leaked files
Revenues rise at Tara Mines but pretax profits down
Co Meath mine sees profits more than halve after €24.7m exceptional gain in 2013
Millions of euro in damages claimed by Tara Mines against pension trustees
Move follows 1999 amendment allowing for better disabled entitlements
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