# Berkeley Energia uranium mine arbitration against Spain > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/berkeley-energia-uranium-mine-arbitration-against-spain > Updated: 2026-09-01T03:30:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Berkeley Energia, an Australian mining company, is engaged in international arbitration against Spain regarding a blocked uranium mine project in Retortillo, Salamanca. The company alleges that Spanish government actions violated the Energy Charter Treaty and is seeking approximately $1.25 billion in compensation. The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has decided to bifurcate the proceedings. The tribunal will first address jurisdictional objections concerning the ‘denial of benefits’ before moving to the merits of the case and the quantification of damages. A jurisdictional hearing is scheduled for mid-2027. In its annual report for the period ending June 2026, Berkeley Energia noted that arbitration costs rose to approximately $4.7 million AUD during the 2026 fiscal year, contributing to a net loss of nearly $8.7 million AUD. Despite the legal dispute, the company stated it remains open to constructive dialogue with Spanish authorities to reach an amicable resolution. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Berkeley Energia seeks $1.25 billion from Spain in uranium mine dispute Berkeley Energia is seeking $1.25 billion from Spain in an ICSID arbitration over a blocked uranium mine in Salamanca, with the first hearing expected in mid-2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berkeley-energia-seeks-125-billion-from-spain-in-uranium-mine-dispute ### 2026-08-28: Berkeley Energy uranium mine arbitration hearing set for 2027 ICSID has scheduled a 2027 jurisdictional hearing for Berkeley Energy’s $1.25 billion arbitration claim against Spain over its uranium mine in Salamanca. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/berkeley-energy-uranium-mine-arbitration-hearing-set-for-2027 --- Cite as: Berkeley Energia uranium mine arbitration against Spain. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/berkeley-energia-uranium-mine-arbitration-against-spain