Metals and Mining
How we can help
Highly regarded for our expertise in this dynamic sector, our specialist mining team includes some of Australia’s finest legal minds. Together, we bring collective expertise spanning exploration and approvals, financing, project development, corporate advisory, M&A, operations, disputes and closures and exits.
As well as navigating environmental, Native Title and regulatory requirements, we also advise on emerging issues that are now top of mind for mining leaders. These include decarbonisation, ESG, carbon markets and foreign investment applications. We also provide valuable perspectives on tax, real estate, employment, work health and safety, intellectual property, technology and cyber security.
Our deep industry knowledge, combined with our ability to tailor solutions and work across borders can help you create momentum through the ever-evolving demands of this sector.
Metals and Mining experience
Northern Star Resources Ltd
Australia’s largest ASX-listed gold producer, on the successful $1.75 billion refinancing of its syndicated loan facilities.
Yancoal
on its proposed acquisition of an 80% interest in tier-one Kestrel metallurgical coal mine in Queensland for up to USD2.4 billion.
Export Finance Australia
on its USD100 million cornerstone equity investment in Arafura Rare Earths Limited to advance the Nolans Critical Minerals Project.
Mineral Resources Limited
on ongoing heritage advice in relation to engagement with native title claim groups in the Pilbara, Ashburton and Yilgarn regions.
Macmahon Holdings
on replacement and upsizing of $550 million syndicated debt facility to strengthen capital position and enable strategic growth.
Tivan
on binding joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation to develop Australia’s first fluorite mining and processing operation.
Rio Tinto
on various matters in the Perth Warden’s Court, including in relation to applications by Rio Tinto for various mining tenure and objections by Rio Tinto against third party applications.
MAC Copper
as global lead counsel on its $1.6 billion acquisition by Harmony Gold by way of a Jersey scheme of arrangement.
De Grey Mining
on its $6.1 billion all-scrip acquisition by Northern Star Resources by way of scheme of arrangement.