* May, 1981 — LAC geologists visit the Corona property with Corona representatives.
* June, 1981 — Corona presents LAC with exploration results from claims now hosting the David Bell mine at Hemlo.
* July, 1981 — LAC reaches agreement with the owner of the Williams property to purchase claims now hosting the Williams mine.
* October, 1981 — Corona files a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Ontario disputing ownership of the Williams property.
* March, 1982 — Exploration drilling is under way on the Williams mine property.
* October, 1985 — Trial begins.
* December, 1985 — Williams mine enters production.
* March, 1986 — Mine awarded to Corona upon payment of $154 million plus interest. LAC appeals.
* October, 1987 — Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses appeal.
* October, 1988 — Supreme Court of Canada hears case.
* August, 1989 — Supreme Court of Canada upholds the earlier ruling and dismisses the appeal.
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