Mining and Resources Law
Whittens Mining and Resources practice group comprises specialist lawyers with a wealth of industry experience and expertise across mining, energy and resources (both domestically and internationally). Due to the numerous resource activities of our clients, the firm has acquired unique and unparalleled experience and expertise in both domestic and offshore jurisdictions. Our lawyers possess a comprehensive understanding of the local mining and resources sector and legal requirements including the operating environment, commercial profit-drivers and the social and political issues that face mining and resources companies. More so, some of our lawyers have worked as in-house counsel for major mining and energy companies, giving them a deep understanding of what matters to our clients.
Our lawyers are specifically chosen by industry leaders in both Australia and overseas to represent their most valuable interests. Currently, Whittens acts for various publicly listed Australian and international companies of all sizes involved in resource exploration and development. The firm has successfully advised its clients with interests in a range of resources in various global locations on a wide range of matters extending from regulatory issues, to mining approvals, project developments and full commercial operations.
Ultimately, our extensive experience, practical industry knowledge and specialist legal skills in mining and resources law means that Whittens can provide its clients with integrated, effective and relevant legal advice in all issues in the mining and resources sector and help ensure that each client achieves their commercial objectives.
The firm handles the full range of issues that arise in resource exploration, development and production. Our expertise includes:
- Capital raising and project financing
- Conducting thorough due diligence of tenements, approvals and agreements and advising on all regulatory requirements and submissions
- Contract negotiation and documentation including memorandum of understanding, joint venture agreements, strategic alliance agreements, farm-in agreements, sale and purchase agreements, option agreements, royalty agreements, access agreements and commodity agreements
- Operational contracts including mining and construction contracts and other service, equipment and consumable supply, transport and handling contracts
- Marketing, distribution, sales representation and off-take contracts
- Infrastructure projects, access and construction agreements
- Foreign Investment Review Board requirements
- Warden's court matters, including objections to tenement applications and other disputes
- Liaising with the relevant government departments in all necessary jurisdictions
It is all part of providing "Solutions for a Commercial World".