What Indigenous communities should you be talking to? – Part 1
What Indigenous Communities Should You Be Talking To? – Part 1 Whether you are a business, municipality, financial institution, or investor involved in some aspect of mining, forestry, energy, transportation, or many other fields and you intend to undertake activities on “crown land”, and in some cases, private land—there are a number of questions you must consider regarding […]
Five Negotiation tips for mining companies: #4 Go to the other side’s office
Five Negotiation tips for mining companies: #4 Go to the other side’s office Often parties to a negotiation think that is a sign of weakness to agree to meet at the other party’s office, instead of a neutral place, or ideally their own office. I disagree. By meeting at your counter-party’s office you: Demonstrate a […]
Five negotiation tips for mining companies: #1 pay as much attention to plan B as to plan A
Five negotiation tips for mining companies: #1 pay as much attention to plan B as to plan A It may sound obvious, but sometimes negotiations in the mining industry are not worth pursuing once it becomes apparent that there is a better alternative to the proposal being negotiated. I remember once when I was working […]