Mining

Mining

Osiris Law advises clients on critical aspects of mining operations worldwide including mining concessions, project financing and structuring, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Our team provides end-to-end legal support, from securing necessary permits and structuring investments to negotiating complex contracts and management and allocation of risk.

Exploration & Licensing

Exploration Agreements: Drafting and negotiating exploration agreements between mining companies and landowners or governments to secure access to mineral deposits.
Leases & Permits: Advising in procurement of necessary mining licenses, leases, and permits from government authorities, ensuring compliance with local, national, and international mining laws.
Title Verification: Conducting due diligence on mineral rights, land ownership, and title issues to verify the legal right to, award rights to, explore and develop mining resources.

Project Development

Concession & Offtake: Negotiating mining concession agreements between mining companies and governments or landowners, specifying rights, obligations, and royalties related to the extraction of minerals; drafting and advising on offtake agreements of minerals.
Service & Supply: Drafting contracts with service providers and suppliers for equipment, transportation, and other services needed for mining operations.
Construction & Development: Advising on contracts for the construction of mining infrastructure, such as processing plants, tailings facilities, and transportation networks (roads, railways, ports).

Regulatory

Mining Regulations: Advising clients on the legal and regulatory framework governing mining activities in various jurisdictions.
Environmental Compliance: Assisting mining companies in complying with environmental regulations, including environmental impact assessments (EIAs), and obtaining permits related to water use, waste disposal, and emissions.