Rusca Bros were most likely on a performance based contract with...

Rusca Bros were most likely on a performance based contract with some kind of probationary period built into their contract.  They were only at the site for 2-3 months.  Now we know why Merlin are investigating underground mining.  Claiming $1,000,000 sounds excessive and this is the crux of the article " former contractors and employees who claim they are owed more than $1.2 million".  The other $200k from disgruntled 2015 employees who weren't paid while the mine was not operating!  Talk about kick a dog when it's down.


Interesting Joe gave comments to the media, hopefully he directly addresses shareholders shortly.