mining
First News | 10-Sep-2020
Australian mining firm Prairie Mining has launched international arbitration proceedings against Poland, claiming damages for the alleged hindering of the development of its two coal mines located in the country.
Africa Intelligence | 9-Sep-2020
Après plusieurs mois à menacer de lancer des procédures d’arbitrage contre l’Etat tanzanien pour annulation de leurs permis miniers, trois sociétés ont décidé de concrétiser leur action.
New York Times | 9-Sep-2020
Pakistan is seeking the reversal of a $5.8 billion penalty imposed by an international tribunal for denying a mining lease to an Australian company, saying that paying the fine would hinder its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
AFTINET | 3-Sep-2020
Australia, with its many Bilateral Investment Treaties and FTAs, contributes to a system of treaty shopping by mining companies looking to sue governments over unfavourable decisions.
Reuters | 1-Sep-2020
Barrick Gold Corp has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to a highlands gold mine and intends to appeal to the country’s Supreme Court.
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Mining.com | 28-Aug-2020
Canada’s Barrick Gold said it would challenge the Papua New Guinea government alleged move to grant a 20-year lease for the Porgera gold mine to a state-backed firm.
Earthworks | 26-Aug-2020
Un nuevo informe expone las omisiones y tergiversaciones en la demanda de una empresa minera estadounidense por más de 400 millones de dólares en contra del gobierno guatemalteco.
El Sol de México | 26-Aug-2020
La estadounidense Coeur Mining acusa que el SAT no le devolvió esa cantidad por concepto del IVA.
Earthworks | 25-Aug-2020
El Tambor is a controversial gold mining project in Guatemala. After years of local protests and litigation, it was halted in 2016 for lack of prior consultation with Indigenous people.
IIED | 14-Aug-2020
Mining, environment and livelihoods in Colombia.
