mining


Australian firm wins $109m compensation against Tanzania
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes has ordered Tanzania to pay more than $109 million to a group of companies fronted by Australian miner Indiana Resources Ltd in compensation for the controversial 2018 expropriation of a nickel mine project in Tanzania.
Colombia: corporate claims vs human rights
International Delegation stands with mining-affected people to urge administration of President Gustavo Petro to withdraw from corporate courts.
Silver Bull announces filing of request for arbitration with International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
The arbitration arises from Mexico’s expropriation and other treatment of Silver Bull and its investments resulting from the illegal blockade of Silver Bull’s Sierra Mojada project.
Clive Palmer sues Australia for $41.3bn over alleged free trade rule breach
Clive Palmer’s Zeph Investment’s second case against Australia is a $41.3bn claim that it breached the Asean free trade agreement in relation to coal exploration permits, it has emerged.
EU in talks with Chile on raw materials ‘strategic partnership’
The modernised EU-Chile trade agreement, like its sister EU-Mexico trade deal, contains a new chapter on energy and raw materials, which opens the door for deeper cooperation in those areas.
New mining laws in Mexico could give rise to challenges under international investor treaties
Direct remedies may be available to Canadian miners under the CPTPP in relation to the changes to Mexico’s mining laws.
NGO’s urge Colombia to sink investor protection treaties
Investment disputes led to $2.4 billion claims in Colombia.
Gabriel Resources raises funds for court trial against Romania
Canadian company Gabriel Resources, the majority shareholder of the developer of the blocked gold mining project in the Apuseni Mountains, seeks to raise up to USD 4.75 mln from investors with a private placement.
Clive Palmer’s company plans to sue Australia in fresh claim, budget papers reveal
Palmer’s Zeph Investments could receive compensation if successful in second and potential third dispute beyond existing $296bn case.
Germany to support critical minerals-rich countries build processing capacity
Germany wants to help countries that are rich in critical minerals such as Chile, Indonesia and Namibia to build their own processing infrastructure to cut dependency on China.