Investment protection in the mining sector: A guide to protecting foreign investments in the OHADA Zone

The mining sector is playing, and will continue to play, an essential role in energy transition. As demand for critical metals and minerals continues to intensify, a significant increase in foreign investment is likely to occur in the coming decades, with over US$1.7 trillion in investment required to help the transition to clean energy. Demand for precious metals also remains strong, with industrial demand playing a significant role in price increases over 2023. As investment increases, it is important for mining investors to ensure that they take steps to mitigate any political risk when they enter into long-term, capital-intensive projects abroad. This article, part of a series on investment protection in the African mining sector, focuses on the Organisation for the Harmonisation of Corporate Law in Africa (OHADA) zone , notably Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali and Senegal, countries rich in mineral resources such as gold, iron, bauxite, manganese, limestone, diamonds and lithium.