mining

Miner South32 files request for arbitration in Colombia royalty dispute

1-Apr-2020 Reuters

Mining company South32 has filed a request for arbitration at the World Bank over a dispute with Colombia concerning royalty payments from its majority-owned Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine:

Guatemalan water protectors persist, despite mining company threats

27-Mar-2020 Inequality.org

The hard work of protecting water and land from the long-term harms associated with gold and silver mining takes place daily on the frontlines of tenacious struggles throughout Latin America and around the world.

2019 annual results

16-Mar-2020 Gabriel Resources

Gabriel has provided notice to Romania of a dispute with regard to Romania’s application to UNESCO in relation to Roşia Montană and has reserved its right to commence a further arbitration.

Cerro Verde to open ICSID case against Peru

4-Mar-2020 Mining Journal

Cerro Verde, a partnership between Freeport McMoran and Buenaventura, is to bring a case against Peru related to a taxation dispute at the ICSID under a US-Peru trade agreement.

Exclusive: Chinese consortium Ecuagoldmining opens dispute with Ecuador over halted mine

21-Feb-2020 Reuters

Chinese mining consortium Ecuagoldmining has initiated a dispute with Ecuador’s government over a gold mining project that has been halted by objections from community activists.

Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement enters into force

12-Feb-2020 Mirage News

The Australian minerals industry has access to new export markets and investment opportunities with the Peru-Australia Free Trade Agreement (PAFTA) entering into force today.

ICSID approves Pakistan’s review plea against $6bn Reko Diq fine

31-Jan-2020 Geo TV

The World Bank’s International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes has approved Pakistan’s petition for a review in the Reko Diq case in which the country was slapped with a $6 billion fine.

Third miner declares dispute with Tanzania government

20-Jan-2020 The Citizen

The dispute is related to Canada-based company Montero Mining’s investment in the Wigu Hill rare earth element project.

Second company files investment dispute with Tanzania government

20-Jan-2020 Mining Technology

Australian mining company Indiana Resources has become the second company in a week to declare a dispute with the Tanzanian government over repossessed retention licences.

Winshear delivers notice of intent to submit a claim to arbitration under Canada-Tanzania agreement for the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments

13-Jan-2020 GlobeNewswire

The dispute arises out of certain acts and omissions of the United Republic of Tanzania, relating to the SMP Gold Project, says the company.

How ISDS corporate privileges risk to undermine community struggles

9-Jan-2020 CEO

Inspiring people fought toxic gold mines, dirty oil drilling and greedy luxury real estate projects. Now, costly investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) lawsuits risk to reverse their community victories.

Lupaka files notice of intent to submit a claim to arbitration under Canada-Peru FTA

17-Dec-2019 GlobeNewswire

The dispute is related to the Invicta gold mine project and the blockade erected by the community of Parán in October 2018 wherein it prevented any access to the mining site.

People power in Romania stopped a mining project. now the corporation is suing for billions of dollars

17-Dec-2019 Inequality.org

Romanian and US environmental justice activists demonstrated in Washington, DC, outside a World Bank tribunal hearing on a case brought by Canadian-based Gabriel Resources.

Sweden sued for $1.8 billion due to environmental regulation

13-Dec-2019 Handelsgranskaren

For the first time, Sweden has recieved a notice of arbitration for banning the exploration and mining of uranium.

How World Bank arbitrators mugged Pakistan

27-Nov-2019 Project Syndicate

Thanks to the World Bank’s flawed and corrupt investment arbitration process, the rich are making a fortune at the expense of poor countries.

Breaking new ground: The EU’s push for raw materials sovereignty

18-Nov-2019 Euractiv

When it comes to critical raw materials, the Commission is exploring fair trade agreements with Africa, Australia and Chile while the Canada-Europe trade deal could be a boon for sourcing nickel and rare earths.

Amulsar uncertainty continues: A local activist and diaspora armenians share their concerns

18-Nov-2019 HETQ

Roads to the Amulsar gold mine have been closed for a year and a half by residents of neighboring communities opposed to the mine operated by Lydian who is considering international arbitration.

Aura Energy files claim against Sweden to recover losses following uranian mining ban

12-Nov-2019 Stock Market Wire

Aura Energy lodged a claim against Sweden to recover the losses incurred from the Haggan uranium project following the country’s decision to ban uranian mining.