Case Details

Silver Bull Resources, Inc. v. United Mexican States (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/24)

Subject of Dispute:

Mining concession
Economic Sector:

Oil, Gas & Mining
Instrument(s) Invoked:

NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

President:

Ian GLICK (British) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Stephen L. DRYMER (Canadian) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Philippe SANDS (British, French, Mauritian) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Claimant(s):

Boies Schiller Flexner, London, U.K. and NY, U.S.A.
Respondent(s):

Dirección General de Consultoría Jurídica de Comercio Internacional, Secretaría de Economía, Mexico City, Mexico
Language(s) of Proceeding:

English,Spanish
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

August 20, 2024 - The Claimant files a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Philippe Sands pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(1). The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).

Request for Arbitration

Procedural Order No. 1

Procedural Order No. 2

Request for Arbitration (June 28, 2023) English (Original)

Procedural Order No. 1 (February 26, 2024) English (Original); Spanish (Original)

Procedural Order No. 2 (March 11, 2024) English (Original); Spanish (Original)

Date	Development
July 20, 2023	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
October 5, 2023	Following appointment by the Claimant, Stephen L. Drymer (Canadian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
November 2, 2023	Following appointment by the Respondent, Philippe J. Sands (British/French/Mauritian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
January 5, 2024	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Ian Glick (British) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.
January 5, 2024	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Ian Glick (British), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Stephen Drymer (Canadian), appointed by the Claimant; and Philippe Sands (British / French / Mauritian), appointed by the Respondent.
February 13, 2024	The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.
February 26, 2024	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.
March 11, 2024	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality.
June 17, 2024	The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.
August 20, 2024	The Claimant files a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Philippe Sands pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(1). The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).