Mining solicitors, lawyers and barristers and Keystone Law

The mining sector has an increasingly important role in the world. From copper and metals used in the energy transition and in electric vehicles, to the rare earth metals needed for your smartphone and battery storage, to the industrial uses of silver, and to the indestructible store of value that gold provides, mining and metals will be ever present in our lives and a key industry for many generations. As we potentially enter a new mining super cycle, the demand for metals and minerals will only likely increase. As a critical component of so many industries, it is set to continue well beyond the journey that is the energy transition.

Our mining law services

In recognition of its ever-growing importance to developed and emerging economies, this sector continues to be an area in which Keystone invests and expands its expertise. Our mining law experts advise on entering a new country, joint ventures, asset management, mining contracts, construction and design issues, finance, transportation and fuel supply arrangements, and drilling contracts.

Who do we advise?

Our mining lawyers advise companies around the globe, with particular expertise in Africa. A variety of gold and chrome mining companies turn to our specialists for advice.

Why choose our mining team?

Our mining specialists have experience in all the main areas upon which industry and governments draw their legal support. The lawyers in our team are all senior partners with many years’ experience, and with excellent recognition in leading legal directory The Legal 500.

For further information or to discuss a mining matter, please telephone 020 3319 3700 or click here to email us.

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New country entry and mining conventions
Mineral development agreements, concession contracts and licence awards
Joint venture arrangements
Asset and share acquisition and disposal, including farm-ins/-outs
Surface and underground mining contracts
Design, construction, financing, commissioning and operation of mining projects
Transportation and fuel supply arrangements
Long- and short-term offtake arrangements
Drilling contracts

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Represented Atmaca Services (Liberia) Inc. on its US$27m acquisition of mining equipment, inventory and receivables from MonuRent (Liberia) Limited and the novation of the mining services agreement in relation to the New Liberty Mine.
Represented European Goldfields Limited on its C$2.5bn sale to Eldorado Gold Corporation.
Advised Kinross on the construction/engineering aspects of a mining project in Ghana, including advising on EPC contracts.
Acting for a joint-venture partner in an LCIA arbitration involving a partnership dispute and carve-up of assets following the revocation by the state of a significant gold mining licence in Zimbabwe.
Acting on an injunction that relates to a US$100m investment in a Chrome mining giant in Zimbabwe
Advised a multinational mining and natural resources business on a multijurisdictional workforce restructuring, redundancy and relocation program.
Advised Hummingbird Resources Plc on a variety of corporate, financial and construction-related matters on the building and commissioning of a gold mine in Mali including surface mining, fuel supply and engineering procurement construction management contracts.
Advised an international gold mining company on its bids for mining concessions in Africa.
Acting on an injunction that relates to a US$100m investment in a Chrome mining giant in Zimbabwe.
Represented MNG Gold Jersey on its US$30m equity investment in Aureus Mining Inc. including advising on the negotiations with Nedbank and FirstRand Bank, lenders to Aureus Mining.
Represented MNG Gold on its US$25m acquisition of the Youga Mine in Burkina Faso from Endeavour Mining Corp and on the associated net smelter royalty agreement and termination of various operating agreements.