Mining law insights

An essential knowledge resource for the mining industry

Publication | octubre 2019

Businesses operating in the mining sector need access to the latest changes and developments from a legal team who has worked on some of the largest and most innovative mining projects in almost every country in the world; a team who understands the risks and political intricacies inherent in carrying out mining operations, particularly in difficult jurisdictions.

Mining law insights is a collection of our mining knowledge, curated through our global network of lawyers in this sector and beyond. Our global mining group is recognized as a preeminent legal team with dedicated lawyers based in each of the world's traditional and emerging mining sectors, while our global infrastructure team has experience spanning the broad spectrum of asset classes, including some of the most complex PPP deals across both primary and secondary markets.

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