Mining
Across the mining industry, a complex framework of laws and regulations govern all activity from exploration through development and into closure. Successfully navigating this complex regulatory environment requires support from experts who understand how to solve the industry's biggest challenges and maximise its opportunities in a practical and commercial fashion.
Ashurst is proud that our expertise in the sector has consistently seen our Energy and Resources practice recognised as one of the best in the world, and that we remain a valued partner and trusted advisor to leading mining companies worldwide.
Specialist advisers in the mining industry
We field teams of experienced lawyers from every legal discipline who bring considerable industry expertise, working as an integrated and collaborative teams to advise on mining matters around the world.
Our knowledge of the mining industry allows us to provide a bespoke, high quality and cost effective service. We are familiar with the commercial, political and legal issues our clients face, and have advised on some of the most significant and challenging deals and projects in the mining sector.
Your global partner
With our experience and offices around the globe, we advise in many mining jurisdictions and markets, including but not limited to:
- Africa
- Argentina
- Australia
- Brazil
- Canada
- Chile
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- United States
Our global network and representation in key markets means we are well-placed to provide a seamless end-to-end legal service on single and multi-jurisdictional matters. Where we do not have a physical presence, we have established partnerships with sophisticated local firms. This allows us to work seamlessly with the right local counsel to deliver the best possible advice and a high level of service.
Full project life cycle support
Our dedicated specialists provide the full spectrum of legal advice through each stage of a mining project, including exploration, financing, development, operations, marketing, shipping and remediation. Our mining practice offers multi-disciplinary expertise across all areas of law including financing, project development, operations, employment, corporate advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution.
We are a go-to advisor for our clients in relation to their existing projects, and also their greenfield and brownfield projects. Our understanding of the context in which our clients operate enables us to provide advice at the strategic and operational levels.
Multi-commodity expertise
Our experience spans projects relating to a diverse range of minerals and metals including alumina, bauxite, coal, cobalt, copper, gold, graphite, iron ore, lithium, mineral sands, nickel, silver, uranium and zinc. We act for a very large number of companies across these commodities, from the super-majors through to the junior explorers, trading houses, as well as banks and investors.
