mining


Chile's Codelco requests second arbitration against Ecuador over copper project
Chile’s state-controlled Codelco requested a second international arbitration process with Ecuador and its National Mining Company (Enami EP) over the Llurimagua copper project.
Reko Diq: How fair is international arbitration in investment disputes?
Pakistan ill-fatedly lost its multi-billion dollar, regarding probably the world’s largest copper-gold deposit.
Parliament of Sierra Leone ratifies Marampa Mines’ large-scale mining agreement
The ratification sees the ICSID arbitration between Sierra Leone and Gerald International Limited/SL Mining Limited being withdrawn and discontinued.
Talks begin with Canadian firm to settle Reko Diq dispute
Pakistan and Barrick Gold PLC Canada are said to have started negotiations to settle the dispute on Reko Diq as Antofagasta of Chile is seeking financial settlement of their share in the award of $6 billion.
Deliberations in Gabriel Resources versus Romania case begin at WB's settlement court
The court accepted Roşia Montana's inclusion on the UNESCO heritage list as a piece of evidence, as an argument for the "bad faith of the Romanian state" invoked by the Canadian company.
Missing from the climate talks: Corporate powers to sue governments over extractives policies
Allowing oil, mining, and gas companies to continue to file expensive lawsuits over environmental regulations could undermine whatever agreements might be reached in the COP26 in Glasgow.
Turkish exporters aim for $50B annual trade with Africa
Turkish exporters are aiming to increase annual bilateral trade with Africa from $25 billion (TL 240.43 billion) to $50 billion with the help of agreements in various sectors, the head of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) said on Friday.
How Nigerian brands can win in Africa, against all odds
Insights on how local Nigerian brands can become regional and pan African giants by leveraging opportunities that AFCFTA provides. The role of government and private sector investors in this drive.
Problematising the relationship between mining, development and foreign investment in Colombia
The new resource extraction regime continued to consolidate through the approval of new development plans, new standards, and the signing of international investment agreements.
Pathfinder Minerals boosted by talks over licence dispute
Pathfinder Minerals PLC has gained ground after some progress towards settling a dispute in Mozambique.