Liberia, Aug. 19 -- Kokoyah District, Bong County - About 250 Liberians working at the Turkish mining MNG Gold in Kokoyah Statutory District in Bong County have been laid off, the union representing the workers confirmed Tuesday to FrontPage Africa. "Yes, it's true," said Anthony Samman, president of the United Workers Union in Bong County, adding that layoff notices were handed to workers last week.
About 112 Liberian workers will remain on the job for the time being, according to Samman. He said the layoffs aren't related to the COVID-19 crisis, but are part of plans following the company's closure of the Open Pit, where those laid off were assigned. "The company's decision is not related to the current COVID-19 crisis that has affected ...