Soma Gold announces that Sintramienergetica, Seccional Zaragoza, the Union representing the employees of Operadora Minera, has elected to initiate strike action, effective immediately. The Company has been engaged in good faith negotiations and recently presented a comprehensive offer that included significant increases in wages, benefits, living allowances, additional days off, and a meaningful signing bonus. Nevertheless, the Union declined to respond to the latest proposal and initiated strike action this morning, resulting in the suspension of operations at both the Cordero Mine and the El Bagre Gold Complex. Geoff Hampson, Soma's CEO, states, "Soma remains committed to continuing good f...