Chinese mining firm files judicial review against Canada

Jinteng Mining, a subsidiary of Chinese gold and copper company Zijin Mining Group, disputes Ottawa’s review of Peruvian gold mine deal

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Published: 3:57am, 12 Aug 2024

Jinteng Mining, a subsidiary of Chinese gold and copper company Zijin Mining Group, has sought a judicial review against Canada’s decision regarding a Canadian company’s sale of a gold mine in Peru, the Canadian Press reported on Sunday.

Jinteng bought Pan American Silver Corp’s gold asset in Peru in May for US$245 million with an option of additional payment of US$50 million. The Canadian Press reported that the judicial review was against Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne’s order seeking a national security review for the deal, which Reuters was unable to independently verify.

A case filed in the Federal Court of Canada which was viewed by Reuters showed that Jinteng (Singapore) Mining filed a judicial review in late July under section 18.1 of the Federal Courts Act naming the Attorney General of Canada and the Minister of Innovation Science and Industry as parties to the case.

Jinteng is represented by law firm Gowling WLG LLP, according to court documents.

The law firm representing Jinteng and Canada’s industry minister’s office did not respond to email queries.

An underground tunnel in a copper mine. Ottawa has taken a tough stance against investments by state-owned Chinese companies in Canada’s critical minerals sector. Photo: Shutterstock

Section 18.1 under Canadian law provides a legal recourse for any party affected by a federal order, allowing them to seek a review within 30 days after the decision.