Legal
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- Mar- 2026 -17 March
Tanzania’s High Court invalidates corporate social responsibility allocation framework under mining regulations
On 28 January 2026, the High Court of Tanzania delivered its decision in Godfrey Mwita…
- Feb- 2026 -3 February
Climate change assessment reports for environmental authorisations
South African environmental law is undergoing a decisive shift in how climate change considerations are…
- Dec- 2025 -29 December
Axis International initiates US$28.9 billion World Bank arbitration against the Republic of Guinea
On 25th December 2025, Axis International Ltd. commenced an arbitration against the Republic of Guinea…
- 1 December
Mali frees Barrick workers after deal to end mine dispute
Four employees of Barrick Mining who had been detained for about a year in Mali…
- Nov- 2025 -3 November
Anglo American faces class action appeal over alleged lead poisoning in Zambia
An appeal hearing opened Monday in South Africa on whether a subsidiary of British-based mining…
- Oct- 2025 -3 October
New report reveals continuing impact of colonial-era lead pollution in Kabwe
A report by Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Environment Africa Zambia about lead pollution…
- Sep- 2025 -12 September
Bowmans wins African Legal Award for Property and Construction Team of the Year
Pre-eminent African law firm Bowmans has once again been recognised for its deep understanding of…
- Jul- 2025 -22 July
Mali court rejects appeal to release four Barrick employees
A court in Mali on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Barrick Mining to release four…
