Platinex law suit claims Ontario failed to protect it from land claim

Published Thursday May 22nd, 2008

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO - The Ontario government is being sued by a small mining company claiming it has suffered millions of dollars in costs because the province botched its duties towards a First Nation group.

Platinex Inc. (TSXV:PTX) says it has been unable to gain access to its claims at Big Trout Lake because of actions by the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, also known as the KI First Nation.

The company claims the province failed in its duty to consult with the KI and also failed to warn Platinex that it wouldn't enforce the land claims.

The company's allegations haven't been tested in court.

It's seeking more than $70 million from the province, including claiming $50 million of general damages, $20 million of special damages, plus interest and costs.

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