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Kingsgate announces settlement of dispute with Thai government, ending ‘Akara Gold Mine’ case
The Nation | 28-Nov-2025
Kingsgate ends 8-year dispute with the Thai government over Akara Gold Mine. Arbitration process now concluding, with future business operations in Thailand in focus.
keywords: Australia , environment , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , Thailand
ISDS exposed as a barrier to climate action and Australia to chair but not host 2026 climate negotiations
AFTINET | 26-Nov-2025
As the UN climate conference began in Belem, Brazil last week, an official UN report explicitly called out Investor-State Dispute Settlement in trade agreements as a systemic barrier to financing climate action in developing countries.
keywords: Australia , climate , from the movements , investor-state disputes | ISDS
Clive Palmer’s multibillion-dollar claims make a mockery of a tribunal that allows foreign investors to challenge court decisions
The Guardian | 1-Oct-2025
The billionaire’s last three cases are part of a growing global list from fossil fuel companies against government decisions to reduce carbon emissions.
keywords: Australia , climate , from the movements , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining
AFTINET webinar: ISDS - Fossil fuel companies’ secret weapon against climate action and Clive Palmer case outcome
AFTINET | 1-Oct-2025
With COP30 in Brazil around the corner and with the prospect of Australia co-hosting COP31 next year, a major threat to effective climate action continues to fly under the radar: Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanisms in trade and investment agreements.
keywords: Australia , climate , from the movements , investor-state disputes | ISDS
Clive Palmer ordered to pay $13m after claim of being ‘foreign investor’ in Australian mining project thrown out
The Guardian | 29-Sep-2025
Attorney general says mining magnate is ‘not a foreign investor’ and is ‘not entitled to any benefits under Australia’s free trade and investment agreements’
keywords: Australia , climate , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining
Australia’s Port of Darwin move risks ISDS arbitration with China
East India Forum | 20-May-2025
The re-elected Australian Labor government plans to reclaim China’s 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. This risks triggering an international arbitration claim by the Chinese-owned Landbridge Group.
keywords: Australia , China , investor-state disputes | ISDS , services
Arranca el arbitraje en el que Berkeley reclama a España casi 1.000 millones por la paralización de la mina de uranio de Salamanca
La Razón | 13-May-2025
El 8 de mayo se celebró la primera sesión entre las partes a través de una conferencia, según figura en el registro Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias relativas a Inversiones (Ciadi) del Grupo Banco Mundial, que será el encargado de dirimir la disputa.
keywords: Australia , ECT , ICSID , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , Spain
The climate crisis & the threat of investment agreements
Ngā Toki Whakarururanga | 2-May-2025
Aussie mining billionaire sues Australia for A$420 billion... Yes, this could happen in Aotearoa!!!
keywords: Australia , climate , environment , from the movements , indigenous peoples , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , New Zealand
New AFTINET explainer: why ISDS is a threat to climate action
AFTINET | 15-Jan-2025
This explainer sheds light on how Clive Palmer is using Investor-State Dispute Settlement provisions in trade agreements to claim up to $420 billion from the Australian government.
keywords: Australia , climate , from the movements , investor-state disputes | ISDS
Sarama réclame 115 millions $ au Burkina Faso pour retrait de permis minier
Ecofin | 13-Dec-2024
Le différend entre Sarama et le Burkina Faso a commencé en 2023 avec le retrait d’un permis d’exploration contrôlé depuis 12 ans par la société canadienne.
keywords: Australia , Burkina Faso , Canada , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining