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Arbitrators lining up for Magufuli mining disputes at ICSID

Arbitrators are in the process of being appointed to handle actions filed at ICSID against Tanzania by Montero Mining, Indiana Resources, and Winshear Gold over the withdrawal of their mining permits in 2019. [...] (356 words)

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Edward William Fashole-Luke II
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Allies manoeuvre to shore up moribund regime of the late John Magufuli

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Xi Jinping hopes to get Bagamoyo mega-port back on track

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TANZANIA Mining 27/10/2020

Lalive, the firm of choice in the fight against Magufuli's nationalist policies

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Mining arbitration: litigation funds threaten Magufuli regime

After months of threatening to file arbitration against the Tanzanian state for cancelling their mining permits, three firms should now be able to take action thanks to litigation financial backers. [...]

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Dar es-Salaam's compromised mining bid round

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Necotrans sends bill to Conde

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