Timothy Foden, co-head of the arbitration group at Boies Schiller Flexner, looks at legal challenges facing the mining industry.
Most of Earth's gold is locked up in the mantle, the thick, middle layer of the planet located between the crust and the outer core.
As metal prices soar, mining expands into new frontiers, more communities and Indigenous peoples will be impacted as they are attracted to ASM as a vital lifeline in times of economic turmoil.
Despite its pivotal role, the mining industry faces significant challenges that could hinder its ability to meet global demand.