Minerals & Mining

With our breadth of experience in advising listed corporations and multinational corporations from various industries, we can advise on areas of commercial law and practice arising from mining projects & investments, including:

• • Start-up, organisation & assisting projects for exploration of mineral deposits;
  • Entering into multi-jurisdictional developmental projects with foreign parties;
  • Day-to-day operational matters, which would ultimately determine the profitability of a project;
  • Financing;
  • Corporate governance;
  • Shareholders’ agreements;
  • Review of directors’ duties and powers;
  • Employment/ visas;
  • Trading of raw materials;
  • Shipping and logistics;
  • Insurance;
  • Maintenance;
  • Recycling;
  • Site closure;
  • International and domestic dispute resolution.

Advancements in technology, such as automation and digitalisation, are transforming the way mining operations are conducted, leading to improved efficiency and safety standards in the industry. We also assist clients in transitioning to automation and exploring the diverse opportunities to leverage available technology within the industry.

If you have legal challenges or opportunities in the minerals and mining sector, please reach out to us.

Insights/Recent Trends

Our Partner, Nigel Binnersley, was delighted to attend the two-day conference at the 2025 Futures Minerals Forum (“FMF”), which took place in mid-January in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”).

With over 20,000 participants and delegates from over 165 countries, 50 international organizations and experts from across the entire mineral value chain in attendance, the 2025 conference involved numerous stakeholders showcasing their abilities to contribute towards diversifying KSA’s economy and open the country up to the world. This is in line with the global shift from fossil fuels to “green” electric energy technology.

The FMF is a worldwide, inclusive gathering for the mineral sector to shape the future of minerals. FMF’s website is accessible here.

KSA offers great investment opportunities. Hauzen LLP is excited to be involved with and witness KSA’s commitment to build a sustainable and competitive mining sector.