Canadians charged in gold-mining Ponzi scheme
Four Canadians and two Americans have been charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for their roles in leading a US$300-million international Ponzi scheme that involved what looks …
Court Cases
More setbacks for First Quantum in the DRC
VANCOUVER — The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has gone from bad to worse for First Quantum (FM-T, FQM-L) after the country’s Supreme Court made a ruling that seemingly inval…
Greystar jumps on Angostura approval
VANCOUVER — Greystar Resources’ (GSL-T) share price soared 44% on news the Colombian government has reversed its recent decision to invalidate the environmental impact assessment (EIS) for Greystar’s…
Pacific Rim Mining seeks justice in day two of arbitration proceedings
Pacific Rim Mining (PMU-T, PMU-X) wants its money back: All $77 million of it.The Vancouver-based mining com…
Western Copper denial justified
In regards to the article “Western Copper permit denial casts shadow on Yukon permitting process” ( T. N. M., May 24-30/10), the record needs to be set straight.
Farallon wins internet defamation suit
Justice was a long time coming, but for Farallon Mining (FAN-T) it was well worth the wait.
Farallon tastes sweet vindication
It was a long time coming, but for Farallon Mining (FAN-T) it was well worth the wait.A decision from t…
Editorial: Puzzling Rio Tinto convictions in China
The swift convictions of four Rio Tinto employees in Shanghai on Monday brought more questions than answers.
$1-Billion lawsuit against TSX, Copper Mesa, could last years
Copper Mesa Mining, two of its directors and the Toronto Stock Exchange spent six hours yesterday asking an On…
NovaGold ends class action with $28-M settlement
NovaGold Resources (NG-T, NG-X) has agreed to a proposed $28-million settlement for a class action lawsuit tha…
Ontario to pay Platinex $5 million in settlement
The Ontario government has agreed to pay Platinex (PTX-V) $5 million to drop lawsuits against the Crown …
Ventana Falls On Legal Challenge At La Bodega
VANCOUVER–With drills pulling long, gold-laden intercepts from the ground, like 84 metres carrying 13.66 grams gold per tonne, it is no surprise the group that optioned the La Bodega property in Colo…