Ok Tedi mine closed for third day

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Updated March 13, 2008 16:25:56

944Papua New Guinea's largest gold and copper mine, Ok Tedi Mine, remains closed after nearly 300 mine workers walked off their jobs over a pay rise dispute. The decision to stop work on Tuesday is now affecting gold and copper production as the workers' strike continues for a third day.

Presenter: Firmin Nanol
Speakers: Union spokesperson, Jackson Pinen

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