# Solidarity will push for decisive intervention after the mining group Assmang issued a notice regarding the possible closure of its Beeshoek iron ore mine near Postmasburg in the Northern Cape. The mine’s sole major client, ArcelorMittal SA, is under severe financial pressure. Solidarity says it will participate during retrenchment consultations as 688 permanent jobs could be lost, threatening the local community. The union calls for practical alternatives for employees, including transfers to nearby mines, and pledges active participation to protect members’ livelihoods.
Solidarity demands action as Assmang considers Beeshoek Mine closure