Dec 18 (Reuters) - Torex Gold Resources Inc TXG.TO :
* TOREX ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
* TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC - HAS SUSPENDED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS OF ITS WORKFORCE IN MEXICO
* TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC - SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS WAS EFFECTIVE ON DECEMBER 16
* TOREX GOLD-SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS WILL AFFECT ALL EMPLOYEES IN MEXICO, EXCEPT SMALL NUMBER THAT WILL MANAGE CO'S ONGOING RESPONSIBILITIES
* TOREX GOLD RESOURCES INC - SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS IS DIRECT RESULT OF BLOCKADE OF ELG MINE