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Matter

Eco Oro Minerals Corp. v. Republic of Colombia (ICSID Case No. ARB/16/41)

Case no.
ARB/16/41
Applicable rules
ICSID Arbitration Rules
  1. 30 November 2017Arbitration

    30 November 2017Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 1

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal established the procedural framework and calendar for the arbitration.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    6 months and 29 days later · 210 days

  2. 28 June 2018Arbitration

    28 June 2018Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 2: Decision on Bifurcation

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal rejected Colombia's request to bifurcate the proceedings, directed the Parties to follow the amended Scenario 3 calendar, and reserved costs.

    Supporting details

    2 authorities
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Authorities cited

    2
    • Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention)
      statute
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
      statute

    2 months and 1 day later · 62 days

  3. 29 August 2018Arbitration

    29 August 2018Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 3

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal approved amendments to the procedural calendar, including the revised pre-hearing meeting and January 2020 hearing period.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 11 days later · 42 days

  4. 10 October 2018Arbitration

    10 October 2018Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 4

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal granted Colombia a 60-day extension for its filing and amended the procedural calendar accordingly.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    2 months and 11 days later · 72 days

  5. 21 December 2018Arbitration

    21 December 2018Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 5

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal approved the Parties' proposed amendments to the procedural calendar.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 28 days later · 59 days

  6. 18 February 2019Arbitration

    18 February 2019Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 6: Decision on Non-Disputing Parties' Application

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal declined the Petitioners' application for leave to make a non-disputing party submission.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 18 days later · 46 days

  7. 5 April 2019Arbitration

    5 April 2019Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 7: Decision on Document Disclosure

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal determined the Parties' document-production requests and objections as set out in the order.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    5 months and 29 days later · 182 days

  8. 4 October 2019Arbitration

    4 October 2019Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 8

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal ordered Eco Oro to produce the documents specified in the order in response to Colombia's application.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 21 days later · 52 days

  9. 25 November 2019Arbitration

    25 November 2019Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 9

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal granted Eco Oro the right to file the written submission specified in the order.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 2 days later · 32 days

  10. 27 December 2019Arbitration

    27 December 2019Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 10

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal issued directions for the January 2020 hearing, including hearing procedures, confidentiality, transcripts, and costs submissions.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 month and 1 day later · 32 days

  11. 28 January 2020Arbitration

    28 January 2020Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 11: On the Filing of Post-Hearing Briefs

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal directed the Parties to address specified questions in simultaneous post-hearing briefs and set the filing timetable.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    1 year, 7 months and 12 days later · 590 days

  12. 9 September 2021Arbitration

    9 September 2021Arbitration

    Decision on Jurisdiction, Liability and Directions on Quantum

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal found that it had jurisdiction, found by majority that Colombia was not in breach of Article 811 and was in breach of Article 805, ordered Eco Oro to file further submissions on damages, and reserved costs.

    Supporting details

    1 authority
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Authorities cited

    1
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
      statute

    1 month and 25 days later · 55 days

  13. 3 November 2021Arbitration

    3 November 2021Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 12: On the Format and Timetable for Additional Submissions

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal set the format and timetable for the additional submissions requested in its Decision on Jurisdiction, Liability and Directions on Quantum.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    7 months and 24 days later · 236 days

  14. 27 June 2022Arbitration

    27 June 2022Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 13: Decision on the Claimant's Application dated 1 June 2022

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The Tribunal reduced the period for reply submissions, rejected Eco Oro's request to strike Colombia's further submissions, and issued consequential directions.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    2 years and 18 days later · 749 days

  15. 15 July 2024Arbitration

    15 July 2024Arbitration

    Award on Damages

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Award no.
    ARB/16/41
    Decision summary
    By majority, the Tribunal reinstated specified findings from its Decision, determined that it could award no damages or remediation costs, ordered each Party to bear 50% of the costs of the proceedings and its own legal fees and other costs, and dismissed all other claims.

    Supporting details

    1 authority · 2 participants
    Eco Oro Minerals Corp.
    Republic of Colombia
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Authorities cited

    1
    • Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (ICSID Convention)
      statute

    1 year, 6 months and 1 day later · 550 days

  16. 16 January 2026Arbitration

    16 January 2026Arbitration

    Procedural Order No. 1 of the Annulment Proceeding

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

    Decision summary
    The ad hoc Committee established the procedural framework and timetable for the annulment proceeding.

    Supporting details

    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

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