Tara Mines hoping to resume operation within six months

Employees of the Co Meath mines given opportunity to express their interest in availing of a voluntary severance package

Last June about 650 Tara Mines workers were told they would be temporarily laid off. Picture: Niall Carson/PA

Tara Mines has informed employees of plans to reopen in the second quarter of this year.

The company updated employees today, telling them that a rescue plan is being developed to address the operational challenges at the mine.