Green mining – challenges and solutions
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Development Financing in the Mining Sector: Policy and practice aligning with the Seville Commitment
This article explores the Seville Commitment’s transformative policies aimed at boosting sustainable infrastructure and mining investment through fairer financing, debt relief and global cooperation.
Deep seabed mining insights: dispute settlement options under UNCLOS
Deep seabed mining contractors and Sponsoring States have several compulsory and binding dispute settlement options to enforce their rights and protect their investments under UNCLOS. Such options are critical to ensure that the International Seabed Authority and its member States comply with their legal obligations under UNCLOS.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: The Rights of Sponsored Contractors under the UNCLOS Regime
This article outlines the rights of Contractors under UNCLOS, discusses the role of customary international law and highlights important considerations Contractors should keep in mind as negotiations at the International Seabed Authority progress.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: The Role and Rights of Sponsoring States under the UNCLOS Regime
The International Seabed Authority failed to meet its July 2023 deadline to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal rights of Sponsoring States under UNCLOS and highlights important considerations Sponsoring States should keep in mind as discussions continue on the development of the Authority’s regulatory regime for exploitation.
WFW advises Guinea as US$24bn Simandou Project core documents signed
US$24bn Simandou, on which we are advising the Republic of Guinea, hit a major milestone last week with the signing of the core transaction documents.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Potential Pitfalls with a “Precautionary Pause” to Deep Seabed Mining
As the International Seabed Authority concluded Part II of its 28th Session, a number of member States continue to call for a “precautionary pause” on deep seabed mining activities. This article examines this proposal and potential legal issues should it go ahead.
Key features of the new United Arab Emirates regulations on space activities
This article summarises the key features of the United Arab Emirates’ recent space regulations, including on authorisation requirements, the exploitation of space resources and liability.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Understanding the International Seabed Authority and the Decision-Making Process for the Adoption of Exploitation Regulations
The International Seabed Authority is central to the regulation of deep seabed mining. This article provides an introduction to the Authority and its decision-making processes, and the ability of stakeholders such as prospective contractors to contribute to its work.
Deep Seabed Mining Insights: Possible Scenarios for Part II of the International Seabed Authority’s 28th Session
The International Seabed Authority is facing a key deadline in July 2023 when it is due to adopt regulations on the exploitation of deep seabed mineral resources. This article outlines the key legal issues for the July session and implications for Sponsoring States, contractors and investors with an interest in deep seabed mining.
