Mining & Resources

Our experienced team provides comprehensive legal services tailored to the mining and resources sector. We act on behalf of both ASX listed and privately owned resources companies in relation to their Australian projects. The range of services include:

• experienced management of, and representation in, all forms and stages of proceedings within the Warden’s Court and Superior Courts to ensure effective asset protection;
• negotiation, preparation and review of land access agreements, water sharing arrangements and pastoral and freehold compensations agreements;
• providing strategic advice in relation to all tenure matters including Mining Act compliance (such as applications for exemption, objections, applications for forfeiture) and mine safety obligations and crisis management;
• assessing potential risks for transaction by completing detailed due diligence which include assessing the standing of assets, investigating liabilities and obligations of companies;
• preparing and reviewing joint venture and farmin/farmout agreements, royalty agreements, split commodity agreements, and all forms of acquisition and divestment agreements;
• preparing in-depth Independent Solicitors Reports for inclusion in prospectuses; and
• streamlining contract negotiation processes by preparing various contract templates, including confidentiality, consultancy and mining services and master services contracts.

Our team provides experienced legal advice and representation, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your mining and resources projects. Whether you’re dealing with complex compliance issues, negotiating agreements, or require representation in court, we have the knowledge and experience to achieve your business objectives.