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Emmerson secures litigation funding for Morocco claim
The company has secured up to USD 11 million in funding against the North African state.
Sarama Resources submits request for arbitration against Burkina Faso
Formal commencement of international arbitration proceedings for significant damages claim.
How to buy a piece of a lawsuit and impoverish a country
Investors buying into claims against governments are winning huge payouts. Developing nations, and the environment, are losing big.
‘White gold’ seen as pivotal to Europe’s massive trade deal with South America
The strategic importance of lithium is likely to have played a major role in the European Union’s blockbuster deal with Brazil, Argentina and three other South American countries, analysts say.
Panthera Resources' arbitration re-rating possibility too large to ignore, suggests broker
Panthera Resources PLC has been highlighted by VSA Capital as one of a growing number of small caps offering potentially significant upside via international litigation.
Emmerson launches arbitration against Morocco over potash dispute
The company announced on its intention to file a case with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes following a setback related to the environmental assessment.
Panama agrees $26m payment to settle dispute with US miner
Panama has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a dispute with Dominion Mineral Corp. after losing an arbitration award in 2020 over the US mining company’s copper-gold exploration licences.
Montero agrees to US$27 million settlement from Tanzania
Montero has agreed to a US$27,000,000 settlement amount to end its dispute with the United Republic of Tanzania
FTA with US ‘unlikely’ under Trump but nickel deal may be doable
While a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US could open up the market for Indonesian nickel, the incoming administration's protectionist stance makes this less likely. Indonesia's reliance on Chinese investment in its nickel industry could also complicate matters due to ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Vedanta parent moves Permanent Court of Arbitration against Indian govt
UK-based Vedanta Resources Ltd raising a dispute against the government of India brings the challenges of investor-state arbitration into limelight.