MINING

Our mining practice covers mining ventures, from precious and base metals and precious and semi-precious stones to industrial mineral and coal. We are positioned to advise global resource houses, large multi-national corporations, and exploration and mining companies. Our services include advising on project structuring, project financing, assistance in the creation of joint ventures and the transfer or granting of mining permits including, due diligence, Investment protection strategy, JVs – Consortium formation.
We provide legal support in resolving complex issues, as well as the preparation and review of project documentation, including project contractual strategies, selection of the contractual matrix and forms of contract acceptable to funders, negotiations and discussions with stakeholders, dispute management and resolution, including arbitration and litigation, exploration rights, petrochemicals and refineries, solid minerals, legal issues arising from environmental impact assessments, pollution and environmental litigation