Metals and Mining

Working across global borders on significant projects and deals, our market-leading mining team brings together diverse practice areas to guide you through every step.

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

OZ Minerals

On the $9.5 billion acquisition of OZ Minerals by BHP Lonsdale, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BHP Group by way of a scheme of arrangement.

Genesis Minerals

On its initial recommended scrip takeover bid for Dacian Gold Limited in 2022, and subsequent mop-up bid for the minorities in 2023, valuing the target at $223 million.

Mineral Resources

On its successful $503 million unsolicited scrip takeover bid for Norwest Energy NL and 20% stake acquisition in Warrego Energy Ltd (subsequently acquired by Hancock Prospecting).

Mincor Resources NL

In relation to its defence of an on-market bid by Wyloo Consolidated Investments for an implied equity value of $760 million.

Ora Banda Mining

On its joint venture transaction with Wesfarmers in respect of non-gold mineral rights at the Davyhurst Project.

Develop Global

In relation to its $155 million acquisition of Essential Metals by scheme of arrangement and associated $50 million placement and ANREO.

Panoramic Resources

On its defence of the $312 million takeover bid by IGO, its financing arrangements for the restart of the Savannah Nickel Project and subsequent recapitalisation.

Tellus Holdings

On regulatory, tenure and land access matters and related financing issues for its unique dual-stream mining and waste disposal business.

Mitsui & Co

In relation to complex, multi-party Federal Court proceedings relating to Mitsui’s operations at Onslow, Western Australia.