ICSID Refuses To Allow Coalition To Make Submission In Mining Dispute

Mealey's (February 20, 2019, 1:10 PM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — A tribunal for the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) on Feb. 19 released its order denying a petition filed by a coalition of nonprofit organizations to file a submission in an arbitration commenced by a precious metals exploration company against the Republic of Colombia over alleged investments in its mining sector, holding that the coalition has no significant interest in the case and would not provide the tribunal with any new information or perspective (Eco Oro Minerals Corp. v. Republic of Colombia, No. ARB/16/41, ICSID)....