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Mining & Natural Resources Litigation

Q: Who bears the cost of a community or landowner settlement?

That depends on the concession and the surface-rights instrument. We read both before advising, because a poorly drafted access agreement transfers more risk to the operator than the lease does.

We advise and represent mining companies, investors, landowners, and government entities in disputes arising from mineral rights, licensing, regulatory compliance, and natural resource development.

Scope of services

Mining & Natural Resources Litigation at this firm covers the following. Where a matter spans more than one of them — as most do — it stays with a single advocate rather than being split.

01Mining Lease and Licensing Disputes
02Mineral Concession Matters
03Regulatory Compliance
04Environmental and Land Use Disputes
05Royalty and Revenue Disputes
06Joint Venture and Investment Disputes
07Contractual Claims
08Government and Regulatory Proceedings
09Arbitration in Mining Disputes
10Energy and Natural Resources Litigation

Common questions

Can operations continue while a cancellation is challenged?

Often, on interim relief, provided the appeal is filed within the period the rules allow and royalty is deposited as it falls due. Delay is what usually defeats these matters.

Who bears the cost of a community or landowner settlement?