Mining Sector

Expedited Proceedings, Expert Determination, ITA, Mining Sector

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On 6-7 March 2024, experienced practitioners in international arbitration and mining disputes gathered at the Shangri-La in Toronto for the 2nd ITA Conference on International Arbitration in the Mining Sector. At the commencement of the conference, the attendees were welcomed by Tomasz J. Sikora (Exxon Mobil Corporation), the ITA Chair. In his introduction, Mr. Sikora…

Full Protection and Security, Latin America, Mexico, Mining Sector, Organized crime

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The growing interference of Mexican drug cartels in mining activities questions whether international investors can be protected by investment treaties. This post offers an initial outlook as to whether cartel extortion could constitute a violation of the Full Protection and Security (“FPS”) standard typically found in such treaties.   Background During the last 17 years,…

Investment, Investment Disputes, Mining Sector, Mongolia

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Mongolia is a country rich in natural resources. Its estimated mineral wealth is $1-3 trillion, with coal, copper, and gold making up the primary reserves. Having been so well endowed by Mother Earth, Mongolia would seem to be an obvious choice for international investors with capital and expertise to exploit these valuable opportunities. However, the…

Access to Justice, Artificial Intelligence, Diversity, ICC, Independence, Mining Sector, Rule of Law, Technology, Transparency

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For the centenary anniversary of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, this year’s ICC New York Conference on International Arbitration convened over 330 international arbitration practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, students, and outside counsel from 36 countries in the heart of New York City. As ICC Secretary General John W. H. Denton highlighted in his opening…

Environment, Investment Arbitration, Mining Sector, Sustainability

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Following an exciting opening day (see here and here), on Day 2 of Paris Arbitration Week (PAW) Jus Mundi hosted a discussion on “Striking a Sustainable Deal: Balancing State Responsibility and Investor Rights in Mining”. The panel was moderated by Alexandre Vagenheim (Jus Mundi) and included Diora Ziyaeva (Dentons), William Kirtley (Aceris Law), Mark Johns (Exponent)…