Foreign firm accuses Polish government of unfair tender procedure

According to Reuters, Darley Energy of the UK had bid to mine potash in the vicinity of Puck. The tender was due to run out and the company would have won, but a late entry of KGHM changed the results of the tender. Another company, Miedzi Copper had their tender win rescinded by the Ministry of the Environment. In both cases, appeals to courts have been made or are in the making. The foreign companies claim that KGHM, being partially state-owned is being given preferential treatment. KGHM is defending its wins and the Ministry of the Environment has also explained its decisions. In the case of the Puck project, KGHM will mine copper, silver and salt at the location, thus influencing the choice.