Tester Statement on Sibanye-Stillwater Mine Layoffs

U.S. Senator Jon Tester released the following statement on the news that Sibanye-Stillwater mine will be forced to lay off workers because of Russian palladium dumping:

“It is totally unacceptable that the Sibanye-Stillwater mine is being forced to lay off hardworking Montana miners, and make no mistake: this is happening because Russia is dumping critical minerals into the American market to drive down our prices. But the Biden Administration also needs to step up and support these American workers. I personally spoke with the leaders of the Treasury Department about ways to support the local workforce, and I will hold them accountable to get the job done. I stand with these Montanans who power our economy and are the lifeblood of many of our communities, and we won’t take this sitting down.”