Miedzi Copper loses Poland concessions
Ross Beaty isn’t the type of businessman who normally airs his grievances in public. But when two of his copper concessions in Poland were apparently revoked by the Polish government, he felt he had no choice.
Regulatory Issues
Questions remain after Mount Polley spill
There have been several developments in the days since Imperial Metals (TSX: III; US-OTC: IPMLF) reported a disastrous tailings spill at its Mount Polley gold–copper mine, near the town of Likely, B.C., which sent nearly 15 million…
Commentary: Why Colombia hasn’t lived up to its mining promise
Mining in Latin America has had an outstanding period of growth in the last two decades, but is now facing many challenges. These challenges vary from country to country, as well as region to region within each country.
Commentary: Managing human rights problems before they arise
As people become ever more aware of what’s going on in the world — including the impact of commercial activity on human rights — expectations inevitably rise. This in turn increases expectations of how companies and…
Indonesia threatens Newmont’s licence for Batu Hijau
VANCOUVER — The Indonesian government is threatening to terminate the Batu Hijau copper–gold mine contract if owner Newmont Mining (TSX: NMC; NYSE: NEM) does not withdraw a legal challenge to the country’s new export taxes.
Pebble could be denied before environmental approval process starts
VANCOUVER — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it might employ a little-used veto power to block development of the Pebble mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay, the latest twist in a long battle over the proposed mine.
Intergeo’s rescue of Mercator on brink of collapse
Mercator Minerals (TSX: ML; US-OTC: MLKKF) will likely be in more financial trouble than ever, if the proposed business combination with Russia’s Intergeo falls through.
Tsilhqot’in decision fuels uncertainty in Ontario
The Supreme Court of Canada’s Tsilhqot’in decision will have a ripple effect across Canada and could deter resource investment in the country, according to Neal Smitheman, a partner at law firm Fasken Martineau.
Interview: RPA’s Deborah McCombe on corporate disclosure’s past, present and future
Roscoe Postle Associates (RPA), one of the world’s leading mining consulting firms, presented at the recent Mineral Resource Analyst Group session in Toronto on “potential mining pitfalls”. The Northern Miner caught up with…
National securities regulator closer to creation
It’s one of those items in Canadian politics that always vaguely seems like a good idea, but never gets done: establishing a national securities regulator to replace the 13 provincial and territorial ones, or at least replace as many of…
Avanti on track to build Kitsault moly mine in BC
VANCOUVER — Avanti Mining (TSXV: AVT; US-OTC: AVNMF) has been quietly going about its business over the past three years, and now the company has a clear path towards restarting production at the historic Kitsault molybdenum mine, 140 km…
Newcrest fined US$1.1M over disclosure
VANCOUVER — Australian gold major Newcrest Mining (ASX: NCM; US-OTC: NCMGF) has received a crystal-clear message from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC): fulfill your disclosure requirements, and…