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

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Juliet Blanch (British), President, appointed by the Secretary-General pursuant to the parties' agreement; Horacio Grigera Naón (Argentine), appointed by the Claimant; and Philippe Sands (British/French), appointed by the Respondent.

Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Juliet Blanch (British) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.

The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.

The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.

The Respondent files a request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question.

The Claimant files observations on the request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning the Respondent's request to address the objections to jurisdiction as a preliminary question.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning procedural matters.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning procedural matters.

A non-disputing party files an application pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning procedural matters.

The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits and a memorial on jurisdiction.

Each party files observations on the non-disputing party's application.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning the non-disputing party's application to intervene pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 37(2).

Following exchanges between the parties, the parties file a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 7 concerning production of documents.

The Claimant files a reply on the merits and a counter-memorial on jurisdiction.

The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on production of documents.

The Claimant files observations on the Respondent's request of September 26, 2019.

The Respondent files further observations on its request of September 26, 2019.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 8 concerning production of documents.

The Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits and a reply on jurisdiction.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 9 concerning procedural matters.

The Claimant files a rejoinder on jurisdiction.

The President holds a pre-hearing organizational meeting with the parties by telephone conference.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 10 concerning the organization of the hearing.

The Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction and the merits in Washington, D.C.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 11 concerning procedural matters.

Canada files a written submission as a non-disputing State Party pursuant to Article 827(2) of the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the Republic of Colombia.

The Respondent files a post-hearing brief.

The Claimant files a post-hearing brief.

Each party files observations on the written submission of Canada of February 27, 2020.

The Tribunal issues a decision on jurisdiction, liability and directions on quantum; attached to the decision is a partial dissenting opinion by arbitrator Horacio A. Grigera Naón and a partial dissent by arbitrator Philippe Sands.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 12 concerning procedural matters.

The Claimant files a submission addressing the Tribunal's questions set out in its decision on jurisdiction, liability and directions on quantum of September 9, 2021.

The Respondent files a submission addressing the Tribunal's questions set out in its decision on jurisdiction, liability and directions on quantum of September 9, 2021.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 13 concerning procedural matters.

The Claimant files a reply submission addressing the Tribunal's questions set out in its decision on jurisdiction, liability and directions on quantum of September 9, 2021.

The Respondent files a rejoinder submission addressing the Tribunal's questions set out in its decision on jurisdiction, liability and directions on quantum of September 9, 2021.

Each party files a submission on costs.

The Tribunal declares the proceeding closed in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 38(1).

The Tribunal renders its award; attached to the award is a dissenting opinion by arbitrator Horacio A. Grigera Naón and a declaration on costs by arbitrator Philippe Sands.

The Secretary-General registers a request for rectification of the award filed by Eco Oro Minerals Corp.