Latest Investment Disputes News

Sarama Resources has issued 16.5 million Performance Share Units to its directors and CFO, linking incentives directly to key arbitration outcomes against the Government of Burkina Faso. Half of the awards vest on receipt of an arbitration ruling, and the rest on receipt of any award funds.

Berkeley Energia reported a $8.7 million net loss for FY2026 while pushing forward with its Salamanca uranium project and maiden critical minerals resource at Conchas. The company continues a $1.25 billion ICSID arbitration claim against Spain over permitting delays.

Sarama Resources has offloaded its Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects to Riedel Resources, securing a substantial equity stake while progressing a US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso.

Berkeley Energia has reported a maiden inferred lithium and rubidium resource at its Conchas Project in Spain, alongside appointing former Endesa CEO José Bogas Gálvez to its board, while continuing a US$1.25 billion arbitration against Spain over its Salamanca uranium project.

Sarama Resources has raised A$1.5 million through a private placement to fund copper-gold exploration in New South Wales and support its US$242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso. The arbitration hearing is set for February 2027, while Sarama plans to retain significant equity in Riedel Resources following a major asset sale.

Equatorial Resources has completed its final arbitration submissions against the Republic of Congo with a final ICSID award expected in the first half of 2027. Meanwhile, the company continues to seek clarity on the status of its iron ore exploration permits in Guinea amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

Sarama Resources has progressed exploration at its Australian Cosmo and Mt Venn gold projects while pursuing a $242 million arbitration claim against Burkina Faso over a disputed permit withdrawal.

Berkeley Energia’s subsidiary has lodged a $1.25 billion arbitration claim against Spain, alleging treaty violations that have stalled its Salamanca uranium project. Despite the dispute, the company remains committed to dialogue and project development.

GreenX Metals has confirmed the validity of historical copper grades at its Tannenberg project in Germany through modern assays, while securing A$13.6 million in fresh capital to advance exploration. The company also won a key legal battle affirming its right to substantial compensation from Poland.

Equatorial Resources has completed the final hearing in its high-stakes arbitration against the Republic of Congo and is pursuing clarity on permit cancellations in Guinea, all while maintaining a solid cash reserve.

Berkeley Energia reports promising metallurgical results from its Conchas critical minerals project in Spain while pursuing a US$1 billion arbitration over permitting delays at its Salamanca uranium project.

The Singapore International Commercial Court has dismissed Poland’s challenge to GreenX Metals’ £183 million Energy Charter Treaty compensation, reinforcing the company’s significant legal victory.