Battery Mineral Resources' Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Minera BMR Spa Helps Ensure Labor Stability into 2028 with New Collective Agreements
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF) announced that its Chilean subsidiary Minera BMR Spa has completed collective bargaining with two unions covering the Cinabrio and San Andrés operations, securing labor stability into 2028.
Key facts: the company has 323 employees, of which 76% (247 employees) are unionized: Mine Union (95 members, May 1, 2025–May 13, 2028) and Concentrator Union (152 members, Oct 18, 2025–Oct 18, 2028). The remaining 24% (76 employees) are non‑unionized. Both agreements run for 36 months, the maximum under Chilean law, and prohibit strikes during their term.
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF) ha annunciato che la sua controllata cilena Minera BMR Spa ha concluso la contrattazione collettiva con due sindacati che coprono le operazioni Cinabrio e San Andrés, assicurando stabilità lavorativa fino al 2028.
Fatti chiave: l'azienda dispone di 323 dipendenti, dei quali il 76% (247 dipendenti) sono sindacalizzati: Sindacato Minerario (95 membri, 1 maggio 2025–13 maggio 2028) e Sindacato del Concentratore (152 membri, 18 ottobre 2025–18 ottobre 2028). Il restante 24% (76 dipendenti) non è sindacalizzato. Entrambi gli accordi hanno una durata di 36 mesi, massimo previsto dalla legge cilena, e vietano gli scioperi durante il loro periodo.
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF) anunció que su subsidiaria chilena Minera BMR Spa ha cerrado la negociación colectiva con dos sindicatos que cubren las operaciones Cinabrio y San Andrés, asegurando estabilidad laboral hasta 2028.
Datos clave: la empresa cuenta con 323 empleados, de los cuales el 76% (247 empleados) están sindicalizados: Sindicato de la Mina (95 miembros, 1 de mayo de 2025–13 de mayo de 2028) y Sindicato del Concentrador (152 miembros, 18 de octubre de 2025–18 de octubre de 2028). El restante 24% (76 empleados) no está sindicalizado. Ambos acuerdos tienen una duración de 36 meses, el máximo permitido por la ley chilena, y prohíben huelgas durante su vigencia.
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF)는 칠레 자회사 Minera BMR Spa가 Cinabrio 및 San Andrés 운영을 커버하는 두 노조와의 단체협상을 완료하여 2028년까지의 고용 안정을 확보했다고 발표했습니다.
주요 사실: 회사에는 323명의 직원이 있으며, 이 중 76% (247명)가 노조에 가입되어 있습니다: 광산노조(95명, 2025년 5월 1일–2028년 5월 13일) 및 농축공장노조(152명, 2025년 10월 18일–2028년 10월 18일). 남은 24% (76명)은 비노조입니다. 두 협정 모두 36개월의 기간으로, 칠레 법상 최대이며, 기간 동안 파업을 금지합니다.
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF) a annoncé que sa filiale chilienne Minera BMR Spa a conclu une négociation collective avec deux syndicats couvrant les opérations Cinabrio et San Andrés, assurant une stabilité de l'emploi jusqu'en 2028.
Points clés : l'entreprise compte 323 employés, dont 76% (247 employés) sont syndiqués : Syndicat Minier (95 membres, 1er mai 2025–13 mai 2028) et Syndicat du Concentrateur (152 membres, 18 octobre 2025–18 octobre 2028). Le reste 24% (76 employés) n'est pas syndiqué. Les deux accords durent 36 mois, au maximum autorisé par la loi chilienne, et interdisent les grèves pendant leur durée.
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF) gab bekannt, dass ihre chilenische Tochter Minera BMR Spa die Tarifverhandlungen mit zwei Gewerkschaften abgeschlossen hat, die die Operationen Cinabrio und San Andrés abdecken, und Arbeitsstabilität bis 2028 sichert.
Wichtige Fakten: Das Unternehmen hat 323 Beschäftigte, von denen 76% (247 Beschäftigte) gewerkschaftlich organisiert sind: Bergarbeiter Gewerkschaft (95 Mitglieder, 1. Mai 2025–13. Mai 2028) und Konzentrator Gewerkschaft (152 Mitglieder, 18. Oktober 2025–18. Oktober 2028). Die verbleibenden 24% (76 Beschäftigte) sind nicht gewerkschaftlich organisiert. Beide Vereinbarungen laufen über 36 Monate, dem Maximum nach chilenischem Recht, und verbieten während ihrer Laufzeit Arbeitsstreiks.
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF) أعلنت أن شركتها الفرعية في تشيلي مينيرا ب.إم.أر سبا قد أتمت المفاوضة الجماعية مع نقابتين تغطيان عمليات سينابرّيو وسان أندريس، وضمنة استقراراً عمالياً حتى عام 2028.
حقائق رئيسية: تمتلك الشركة 323 موظفاً، من بينهم 76% (247 موظفاً) منضوون في نقابات: نقابة التعدين (95 عضواً، 1 مايو 2025–13 مايو 2028) ونقابة المُركِّز (152 عضواً، 18 أكتوبر 2025–18 أكتوبر 2028). المتبقي 24% (76 موظفاً) غير منضوين في نقابة. كلا الاتّفاقين يمتد لـ 36 شهراً، وهو الحد الأقصى وفق القانون التشيلي، ويحظر الإضرابات خلال مدّهما.
Battery Mineral Resources (OTCQB: BTRMF) 宣布其智利子公司 Minera BMR Spa 已与覆盖 Cinabrio 和 San Andrés 运营的两家工会完成集体谈判，确保了 到2028年的劳动稳定性。
关键事实：公司共有 323 名员工，其中 76%（247 名员工）为工会成员：矿业工会（95 名成员，2025-05-01–2028-05-13）和选矿工会（152 名成员，2025-10-18–2028-10-18）。其余 24%（76 名员工）非工会成员。两项协议均为 36 个月，为智利法律允许的最高期限，且在其有效期内禁止罢工。
- Collective agreements secure labor stability into 2028
- Agreements cover 76% of 323 employees (247 workers)
- 36‑month terms—maximum allowed under Chilean law—reduce strike risk
- No legal strike action permitted by unions during agreement terms
- 36‑month fixed terms limit ability to renegotiate labor terms before 2028
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 27, 2025) - Battery Mineral Resources Corp. (TSXV: BMR) (OTCQB: BTRMF) ("Battery" or "BMR" or the "Company") is pleased to announce on behalf of its Chilean subsidiary Minera BMR, Spa, the successful conclusion of the collective bargaining processes with the two labor unions that represent the majority of its workforce at the Cinabrio and San Andrés mining operations. These agreements, signed under Chilean labor regulations, help to ensure labor stability into 2028.
Currently,
- Mine Union, Minas Cinabrio y San Andrés, representing primarily mine workers, includes 95 members (
29% of the total workforce). This union signed a collective bargaining agreement on May 1, 2025, valid through May 13, 2028.
- Concentrator Union, which includes personnel from all operational areas - notably from the processing plant, administrative functions, and supervisory roles - consists of 152 members (
47% of the workforce). This union entered into a new collective agreement effective October 18, 2025, valid until October 18, 2028.
The remaining
Both agreements were negotiated to have a term of 36 months, which is the maximum permitted under Chilean law. During this period, unions are legally prohibited from initiating strikes or protest actions, allowing the Company to operate without the risk of such labor disruptions.
"These long-term agreements reflect the constructive dialogue we maintain with our workforce and underscore our commitment to labor stability," said Laz Nikeas, Chief Executive Officer of Minera BMR Spa. "They play an important role in maintaining stable operations and give us the confidence to execute our long-term production and development plans."
About Battery Mineral Resources Corp.
Battery Mineral Resources' mission is to build a mid-tier copper producer. The Company has recently initiated mine and mill operations at the Punitaqui Mining Complex, a historic copper-gold, and silver-producing mine in the Coquimbo region of Chile. The Company's portfolio also includes
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Lazaros Nikeas, CEO
Phone: +1 (604) 628-1110
info@bmrcorp.com
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