British court rejects Vale’s appeal in billion-dollar action for Mariana disaster
The decision favors BHP, which seeks to hold Vale liable for 50% or more of any damages awarded to the victims.
Court Cases
Panama court to rule on First Quantum mine’s fate
Panama’s Supreme Court began deliberations on Friday to decide the future of First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX: FM) giant Cobre Panama copper operation, the Central American country’s only mine. The top…
Leonardo DiCaprio backs Panama protests against First Quantum mine
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has joined the demands of Panamanian activists asking for the shutdown of First Quantum Mineral’s Cobre Panamá copper mine.
American Lithium eyes Peru production as court rules in its favour
American Lithium (TSXV: LI; NASDAQ: AMLI) said on Wednesday that Peru’s top court had confirmed its local subsidiary’s ownership of 32 out of 172 disputed concessions. The ruling, consistent with…
Broken contract? Know your rights
Access to mineral resources is essential for a modern and sustainable economy. Recent global commitments to climate change and achieving a net zero carbon emission environment have created a rush…
Jiangxi Copper boosts First Quantum stake on Cobre Panama hit
China’s Jiangxi Copper, First Quantum Minerals‘ (TSX: FM) largest shareholder, has increased its stake in the Canadian miner, which is still reeling from the heavy losses caused by uncertainty regarding…
Fortuna Silver wins another court decision in Mexico, has San Jose EIA reinstated
Fortuna Silver Mines (TSX: FVI; NYSE: FSM) has had the 12-year environmental impact authorization (EIA) for its San Jose mine reinstated after Mexico’s federal court ruled in favour of the company…
BC court ruling on consultation and claim-staking ‘only decision’ possible, says Indigenous adviser
In the wake of a landmark court case that will force a revamp of British Columbia’s claim-staking regime, the mining industry and Indigenous groups say a fair accommodation of both…
Supreme Court ruling to reshape Canadian environmental assessment rules
In a landmark decision that has reignited the age-old debate about the division of powers between federal and provincial authorities, Canada’s Supreme Court has declared certain provisions of the Impact…
BCSC to hear NorthWest Copper’s activist investor claims
With shares trending 51% in the red over the past 12 months, NorthWest Copper (TSXV: NWST; US-OTC: NWCCF) says the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has agreed to schedule a…
Top investors seek damages from Glencore over prospectus claims
Swiss trader and miner giant Glencore (LSE: GLEN) has been accused by a group formed by some of the world’s biggest asset managers of hiding its corrupt activities through misleading…
BHP and Vale square off in London court over Samarco tailings disaster
Vale is challenging BHP’s claim that the two miners should split any fine over the deadly 2015 dam collapse in Brazil.