A Glencore április 7-re tolta ki a dél-afrikai kohóban esedékes leépítések határidejét, miközben az Eskommal folytatott tárgyalások az utolsó hétbe léptek
Glencore’s South African ferrochrome plant delayed a decision on possible layoffs to April 7 as Eskom seeks more time to finalize a discounted power deal at 62 South African cents/kWh. CEO Japie Fullard warned up to 1,500 jobs are at risk if no agreement is reached. Only 11 of 66 smelters remain operational after power tariffs rose over 900% since 2008. The layoff consultation period has been extended.