Inside Continental's jobs blowout

Mining Charter fallout force tyre giant into corner - experts

The government has scored an own goal when it comes to the Mining Charter – with companies like Continental Tyres now being kicked in the teeth.

That was the view of a number of mining experts who said uncertainty in the sector undoubtedly played a role in Continental’s decision to close down its underground mining tyres and agricultural tyres unit by August 30, putting 170 jobs on the line...

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