Feb 15 (Reuters) - Primero Mining Corp P.TO
* Primero mining says unionized employees at co's san dimas mine in mexico initiated strike action,resulting in complete stoppage of mining and milling activities at site (adds dropped words)
* Primero announces work stoppage at san dimas
* Primero mining corp - depending on its duration, strike could have a negative impact on company's 2017 production
* Primero is not seeking a reduction in individual worker compensation
* Primero mining corp - negotiations with san dimas union have "not sufficiently addressed these critical issues"
* Says depending on its duration, strike could have a negative impact on company's 2017 production
* Primero mining - total workforce at san dimas including contractors will be reduced, a process that has already commenced outside of cba negotiations
* Primero mining corp - as result co has decided to postpone release of its formal 2017 production and cost guidance until resolution has been achieved
* Primero mining corp - primero asked union to agree to an extension of negotiation period, which was refused Source text for Eikon: ID:nCCN4N1TzX Further company coverage: P.TO