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‘Poor taste’: Siptu hits out at Boliden’s ‘unhelpful’ comments over Tara Mines closure

The chief executive of Boliden said the mine would be closed permanently if it does not return to profitability

Tara Mines, located outside Co Navan: The mine, according to analysis by Boliden, is among the most expensive to operate in the world. Picture: PA

The relationship between trade union Siptu and the owners of Tara Mines, Boliden, has deteriorated further following comments accompanying the Swedish firm’s recent financial results.