November 14, 2016
Facing the prospect of paying a $1.4 billion arbitration award to a Canadian gold mining company, Venezuela has argued that a D.C. federal court can't make the South American nation post an expensive bond to ensure the award is paid because the proceedings aren't being paused.
August 23, 2016
A Canadian gold mining company whose project was confiscated by Venezuela's government urged a D.C. federal judge on Monday to make the country post a bond while it fights a $1.4 billion arbitration award, saying a recent settlement between Venezuela and another mining company actually shows how little the country can be trusted.
July 27, 2016
Venezuela on Tuesday continued its push for a D.C. federal court to vacate a Canadian gold company's $1.39 billion arbitral award over a canceled mining project, reiterating the argument that the tribunal acted outside its authority.
July 06, 2016
Venezuela asked a D.C. court on Tuesday to vacate a roughly $1.39 billion arbitration award issued to a Canadian company following a dispute over a canceled gold mining project, arguing that the tribunal overstepped its authority and manifestly disregarded the law.
April 08, 2016
A Canadian gold miner asked a D.C federal court Thursday to confirm a roughly $1.4 billion award against Venezuela after an International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes tribunal found that the country had violated a bilateral treaty with Canada when it reneged on expected mining permits.