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World Bank arbitration tribunal dismisses Emirati oil firm’s EGP 3 bn case against Egyptian government
The World Bank’s ICSID dismissed claims brought against the Egyptian government by UAE-based CTIP Oil & Gas Investment Limited.
SAMIR oil refinery: Morocco rejects $2.7 billion compensation claim from Saudi firm
Morocco dismissed the claims, maintaining that the businessman was engaging in blackmail and illegal maneuvers to obstruct the liquidation process of Morocco’s sole oil refinery, Samir.
Gabriel Resources appeals ICSID ruling on Rosia Montana gold mining project in Romania
Canadian company Gabriel Resources filed an appeal against the decision of the Washington Arbitration Court by which Romania won the case in the Roșia Montană gold mining project, requesting its annulment.
US company battles Nicaragua in arbitration tribunal
The US company is appealing under CAFTA (Central American Free Trade Agreement) for the invasion of its property in Jinotega and the destruction of its avocado and other orchards.
Orla Mining files US$400 million arbitration request in Panama
Orla Mining Ltd. has filed a request for arbitration against the Government of Panama under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement regarding the cancellation of the Cerro Quema mining concession in late 2023.
EU notifies exit from Energy Charter Treaty and puts an end to intra-EU arbitration proceedings
The EU has taken the final step to exit the Energy Charter Treaty; the Union and its Member States have also reached a formal agreement to put an end to the continuation of intra-EU arbitration proceedings under the ECT.
Infinito Gold withdraws Crucitas mining claim against Costa Rica
The Canadian mining company Infinito Gold has decided to drop a claim against Costa Rica for the failed Crucitas project in Cutris de San Carlos.
Armenian government faces $1.2 billion lawsuit from foreign investor
A Cyprus-registered shell company that owns a minority stake in Armenia’s largest mining enterprise has filed a $1.2 billion lawsuit against the Armenian government.
China's Ganfeng files arbitration against Mexico over lithium deposit
China's Ganfeng and two of its units aiming to develop a lithium project in Mexico registered an arbitration case against the Mexican government over the mining concession.
Oil giant MOL initiates arbitration process against Croatian state
MOL has filed a new arbitration case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes against the Croatian state.