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Uruguay faces five international lawsuits
Uruguay is currently facing five international lawsuits, according to the future Pro-secretary of the Presidency, Jorge Lopez, of the Frente Amplio government that will take office on March 1.
GreenX Metals defends £252 million award against Poland
GreenX Metals Limited has confirmed its stance in defending the £252 million arbitration award granted to the company, following Poland's recent legal challenges.
Clive Palmer’s foreign investor claims against Australia now $420b
Clive Palmer’s latest claims join a growing global list of ISDS claims by fossil fuel companies defined by the UN and the OECD as threats to the global climate transition.
Tunisia to face sand mining claim
Minerali Industriali is taking action under the Italy-Tunisia bilateral investment treaty for alleged mistreatment related to its sand mining and processing business.
The EU's lust for Indonesia's nickel supply
The EU desires open access to Indonesian nickel, crucial for its green transition, yet criticizes extractive practices in the Global South. Indonesia, however, seeks to develop its own processing industries and restrict raw material exports.
Colombia is defending its sovereignty from the power of global corporations
Trade deals can allow international corporations to trample over the rights of governments in the Global South. That is the message from the Colombian government, which describes the effect of such deals as a “bloodbath” for their national sovereignty.
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.