Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF)

International Mining and Oil & Gas Law, Development, and Investment April 20-22, 2015 in Cartagena, Colombia https://www.rmmlf.org/

The papers presented at the 2015 Special Institute on International Mining and Oil & Gas Law, Development, and Investment are available as a written manual (two looseleaf binders). Chapters include:

A discussion of current challenges facing oil and gas producing states in Latin America
Prior consultation in mining and hydrocarbon projects: Colombia and Canada
How to implement compliance policies in South America
U.S. economic sanctions, international mining business, and compliance
Ethics and professionalism in a global environment
Emerging trends in northeast Asia’s economic engagement with Latin America
Crafting multi-source, multi-structure financing plans post-2008
Junior mining companies in today’s market
The evolving phenomenon of transnational torts
Community development agreements
A succession of parties: When does a state succession terminate a contract?
The Mexican oil and gas reforms
How Latin American LNG markets and U.S. exports are reshaping the LNG market
Social license to operate: Hydraulic fracturing-related challenges
Shale gas development in Colombia: Legal and technical outlook
Using sound public health science to promote resource development
State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Latin America
New mechanisms to effectively use the government take
Streaming arrangements and alternative mine financing
The development of environmental law in Latin America
LOI and pre-contractual liability issues under cross-border M&A transactions
Business and operational risks, remedies and defensive tactics for consortium participants faced with re-discovery default
Optimization, enhanced recovery, and exploration activities in mature oil fields: Ecuador experience
SEC reserve reporting and international petroleum arrangements
Challenges to set up securities in the Brazilian oil & gas market
Recent developments and best practices for a successful local content strategy