New Caledonia's SLN nickel mine to cut workforce

Updated November 20, 2009 17:40:03

New Caledonian nickel miner SLN has confirmed plans to cut its work force by 12 percent. SLN belongs to France's Eramet mining group and is one of the territory's biggest employers. As part of plans to stay competitive amid falling commodity prices it plans to cut production and reduce its work force over the next three years.

Presenter: Helene Hofman
Speaker: Pierre Alla ,head of SLN