Lundin Mining claims Shepherd misusing its name

by Mike Caswell

Lundin Mining Corp. has filed a counterclaim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against Vancouver resident Charles Shepherd, claiming that Mr. Shepherd falsely passed himself off as a representative of the company. Among other things, he sent a letter to the government of Ecuador using the company's name, Lundin claims. The company is seeking an injunction that would restrain Mr. Shepherd from passing himself off as having any association with Lundin.

The allegations are contained in a counterclaim that Lundin filed against Mr. Shepherd on Jan. 22, 2018. In the document, Lundin complains how Mr. Shepherd has misused its distinctive logo and name in South America. The company says that its name and logo carry goodwill and reputation with the public, including with government officials.

Specifically, Lundin claims that Mr. Shepherd sent a letter to the government of Ecuador on Sept. 4, 2013, in which he said that Lundin Mining was a partner of an entity called Ecuacondor. The letter falsely explained that Lundin and Ecuacondor planned to enter into an arrangement with the government to develop the Fruta del Norte mine in that country. According to Lundin Mining, there was never any affiliation or any type of relationship between the company and Ecuacondor or Mr. Shepherd.

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