About 300 B2Gold workers are on suspension after failing to work late shifts after the continuous operation and exemption permits for the mine expired. 

The B2Gold Mine Workers Union branch has complained of expired continuous operation and exemption permits, which make it unlawful for employees to work night shifts.

As per instructions from the union's executive leadership at the mine, mining and processing plant department employees have only been working until 16H30 since October 1.

They were suspended after the company's permits were renewed.