Lepanto Mining Seals Labor Deal Ahead of 90th Anniversary

Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co. has signed a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the Lepanto Labor Union, securing labor stability as the company prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary in September. The agreement covers wages, benefits, workplace safety, and job security following two weeks of negotiations. Lepanto President and Chief Operating Officer Bryan Spencer U. Yap said the deal reflects management’s commitment to investing in its workforce and sustaining the company’s long-term growth. Both management and union leaders pledged to uphold the agreement, expressing confidence that continued industrial peace would support operations and protect workers’ welfare. — Artemio A. Dumlao