Foreign investments and local content requirements in Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa

The global mining industry has been impacted by significant cyclical fluctuations, with international mining markets experiencing dramatic turbulence during the pandemic.

Under the backdrop of geopolitics, asset nationalism, rising inflation and ESG challenges, are we going to see new trends in the mining market with the rise of new energy vehicles and rapid development of green energy?

Pinsent Masons cordially invites you to our Global Mining Masterclass series, where our specialist speakers will share their in-depth knowledge on the above challenges throughout the life-cycle of mining projects, from investment, contracts, dispute resolution to anti-bribery and compliance.

The third session will explore the following topic; “Foreign investments and local content requirements in Sub-Saharan Francophone Africa – The DR Congo’s case study”.

 Agenda

Local Content Risk Advisory and Mitigation

• Scope of local content requirements: what is a subcontractor in the private sector?
• Compliance criteria for local content requirements: what does a 51% local ownership mean?

Local Content Disputes

• Local content requirements facing competition rights: can local content comply with the creation of fair markets?
• Local content requirements facing foreign investments protection: can local content be frustrated by the national treatment standard in BITs?

Other topics in the series include: 

• Anti-corruption considerations in Mining sector
•  ESG considerations in Mining sector
• Overview of mining sector in Saudi Arabia, including updates on the mining law and licenses, and recent sector developments

Please note this session will be held in English and Chinese Language (Primarily Chinese)