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Monday, July 25, 2011

BHP calls Escondida strike illegal, readies plan to ensure safety & integrity of operations


Mon Jul 25, 2011

MELBOURNE, July 25 (Reuters) - BHP Billiton said on Monday the strike at its Escondida mine in Chile, the world's biggest copper mine, was illegal and it was putting in place a plan to secure its operations.

"The company is implementing an action plan to ensure the safety of its workforce and the integrity of its operations," the company said in a brief statement emailed to Reuters.

The strike entered a third day on Sunday with no sign of a deal on workers' wage demands.

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