Mining
Legal advice across the lifecycle of mining projects.
Pine Lawyers advises small-to-medium mining companies on the legal aspects of exploration, development and operation in Australia. We support clients through the regulatory, commercial and operational issues that arise across the mining lifecycle.
Pine Lawyers has extensive experience acting on behalf of small-to-medium mining companies, both private and publicly listed.
Our broad expertise in Australian mining helps our clients navigate approvals, compensation, voluntary sales agreements, exploration, mine development, construction, care and maintenance, and closure.
Led by our Principal Lawyer Andrew Pine, our experienced legal team has handled many complex mining transactions. Our ability to handle various aspects of mining law, helps to ensure we can offer solutions and options to clients regardless of their situation.
Since mining law has many risks and complexities, disputes between mining companies and landowners are commonplace. Pine Lawyers’ knowledge of mining law allows us to provide expertise to disputes, support mining operations by way of professional advice and offer help to resolve complicated financial deals.
Pine Lawyers offer mining legal services related to the following areas
- Procurement of mines and permit applications and their ongoing compliance with government departments.
- Represent landowners and miners in disputes arising from environmental and compensation issues.
- Assistance with operations, including employment contracts.
- Negotiating and recording resource authority sales and purchases.
- Guidance on environmental compliance regulations.
- Addressing concerns about mining leases.
- Managing climate change and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.
Incurring debt or forever chasing non-payments can hamper your business’ future. We understand that litigation is rarely a goal in itself. Our role is to help clients make informed decisions about enforcement, recovery and risk and to pursue outcomes that make commercial sense in the context of their business.
Looking for legal advice on a mining project or dispute?
Speak with Pine Lawyers to discuss how we can assist with your mining-related legal needs.