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Nyrstar: Management and Unions Sign Agreement on Social Plan
Balen, Belgium (25 March 2009) - Nyrstar NV today announced that Balen/Overpelt's management, unions and workers have reached an agreement on the social plan in relation to the restructure announced on 15 October 2008.
As previously announced, the restructure will result in a decrease of 205 jobs over the next 24 months.
The suspension of production at the plant will not be affected by the agreement but, as previously announced, will continue to be reviewed.
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Nyrstar is a supplier to the global commodity markets and is driven by value creation. Nyrstar currently produces significant quantities of zinc, lead and other valuable metals. Nyrstar is listed on Euronext Brussels under the symbol NYR. For further information visit the Nyrstar website, www.nyrstar.com
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