Transport, Mining, Energy & Resources
We have extensive experience acting for principals, contractors, developers and consultants in the transport, mining, energy and resources industry in Australia, Asia Pacific, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. We assist our clients throughout the lifecycle of mining and resources projects including exploration, feasibility, assessment, development and operation.
Our clients are involved in a range of transport projects, metals and minerals projects, such as iron ore, nickel, copper, bauxite, gold, silver, mineral sands, industrial minerals, coal, graphite, nickel and alumina.
We prepare and negotiate the suite of project documents such as:
- Procurement contracts such as PPPs, Build-Only, BOOT, D&C, EPC Contracts, Subcontracts, O&M, Purchase Orders, Service Agreements and Supply Agreements
- Joint ventures, alliances, consortiums and partnerships
- Special purpose vehicles and shareholder agreements
- Tender and bid documentation
- Confidentiality agreements
- Property, commercial leases and licence agreements
- Outsourcing agreements
- Management and operating agreements
- Farm-in agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Partnership agreements
- Royalty agreements
- Energy connection and transmission agreements
- Pipeline and gas storage projects
- Fuel supply and off-take arrangements
- Mine maintenance, rehabilitation and closure
We also provide related advice on exploration license and mining lease approvals, including; environmental, water, port, rail, transport, power, land access, native title, land claims, cultural heritage, social licence issues (ESG & FPIC), royalty and compensation agreements.
