Arbitration of International Mining Disputes ─ Law and Practice

International mining disputes represent a significant and growing area of disputes over natural resources, yet the unique risks inherent in the mining industry set them apart, both in the nature of the disputes and the approach taken to resolve them. International arbitration has emerged as the mechanism of choice for the resolution of such disputes. This has given rise to a wealth of arbitral decisions from which certain principles specific to the mining sector are developing.

This book is the first of its kind to bring together thorough analysis of arbitral decisions and insightful commentary on both dispute resolution and the business of mining, in order to provide a comprehensive guide to arbitration in the mining sector. Part I introduces the different parties involved in international mining projects; Part II explains the main risks and challenges involved in mining projects and how they result in different types of disputes; Part III provides practical advice for parties and counsel involved in international mining disputes, including in-depth analysis of the confidentiality issues that so often arise in connection with international mining disputes and the conditions and strategies for the settlement of these disputes; and Part IV examines the substantive principles applicable to international commercial and investor-State mining disputes.

Henry G. Burnett, Partner, King & Spalding LLP,Louis-Alexis Bret, Associate, King & Spalding LLP

Henry Burnett is a partner at the New York office of King & Spalding. With more than 20 years of litigation and arbitration experience, he concentrates on international commercial and investor-State arbitration matters. His international dispute resolution experience includes arbitrations under ICDR, ICC, JAMS International, UNCITRAL, and CPR Rules, as well as investor-State arbitrations involving claims under ICSID, Bilateral Investment Treaties, the Energy Charter Treaty, multi-lateral investment instruments, and local investment laws. He has been recognized by The International Who's Who of Oil & Gas Lawyers and The International Who's Who of Energy Lawyers.

Louis-Alexis Bret is an associate at the New York office of King & Spalding. He has extensive experience acting as counsel in both commercial and investor-State arbitrations, primarily in the energy and mining sector. He advises natural resource companies in connection with their investments abroad and writes frequently on international energy and mining disputes, with a particular emphasis on mining and energy trading disputes. He has also served as Director of the New York Chapter of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators from 2013 to 2015.