In the face of deteriorating financial situation and liquidity problems, the JSW board decided to limit the payment of the Barbora Prize and the equivalent for 2025 to just 30% of the benefits due. It's a strong hit on the finances of mining families just before Christmas. In practice, this means that miners will receive only part alternatively of a full bonus, the remainder is to be paid only after the company's finances have stabilised. The question is, erstwhile and will that happen?