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By Jon A. Nones |
March 3, 2008
The gold miner and the government of Indonesia have filed for international arbitration over the divestiture process of the copper-gold mine. Newmont cries foul.
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By Jon A. Nones |
December 18, 2007
The world's second largest gold producer has won another victory in Indonesia in what the company hopes will be the last of a long string of lawsuits.
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By Jon A. Nones |
April 26, 2007
In an interview with Resource Investor, Newmont executive Richard Ness recaps his 21-month trial in Indonesia and offers some insight into the motives of his accusers.
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By Jon A. Nones |
April 24, 2007
Newmont executive Richard Ness can breathe a sigh of relief today after an Indonesian court dismissed all allegations of contamination at Buyat Bay.
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By Jon A. Nones |
March 22, 2007
As the trial against PT Newmont executive Richard Ness nears conclusion, Indonesia's largest NGO launches yet another lawsuit against the company for alleged pollution to Buyat Bay.
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By Jon A. Nones |
January 23, 2007
In an opening statement today, Newmont executive Richard Ness said the investigation, examination, indictment and charges against him are built on falsehood and error.
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By Jon A. Nones |
November 11, 2006
Richard Ness faces three years in prison and $55,000 in fines for environmental crimes in Indonesia. The defence says it is "stunned and dismayed at the lack of legal reasoning."
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By Jon A. Nones |
February 16, 2006
Foreign investors following the Newmont controversy in Indonesia can breath a small sign of relief today as one challenge has been overcome. But one challenge still remains.
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By Jon A. Nones |
November 15, 2005
Foreign investors breathe a sigh of relief today after an Indonesia court threw out a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Newmont - but Richard Ness is still under the gun.
