Eight layoff notices have been confirmed at the Mt Polley mine today.
President of United Steel Workers Local 1-425, Paul French, calls it a sad occurrence.
Although French could not confirm anything, he says there may be a silver lining on the horizon.
Imperial Metals and the Ministry of Energy and Mines were unavailable for comment.
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