The Otjikoto B2Gold Mine, situated outside Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region, on Tuesday, confirmed the suspension of its more than 160 workers, who allegedly took part in an illegal work stoppage at the mine. 

In a media statement issued Tuesday afternoon to Nampa, Otjikoto B2Gold Mine stated that the dispute is about the validity of the continuous operations permit that it renewed with the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation in January 2021.