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Karelian mine boundaries finalised for Lahtojoki

Karelian Diamond Resources plc said that the mine boundaries for the Lahtojoki project have been finalised after no appeal was lodged against the August court ruling. RULING Two landowners had 60 days to appeal against the amounts of compensation due to them as well as the mine boundary. The company’s legal advisors have confirmed that […]

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Rockhopper awarded €190m in arbitration with Italy

Rockhopper Exploration plc has been awarded €190 million (£160m) compensation relating to the Ombrina Mare oil field dispute following the ICSID* arbitration with Italy. OUTCOME “The arbitration panel unanimously held that Italy had breached its obligations under the Energy Charter Treaty entitling Rockhopper to compensation,” added the company in a statement. “The award is final and binding […]