We have extensive experience in providing comprehensive advice to mining companies, both Chilean and foreign, in all phases of project development and implementation, including exploration and prospecting, construction, the start of mining activities of metallic and non-metallic mineral substances, and the full operation of the same, until the end of its useful life with the closure of its operations.
Our highly skilled team can address the legal, regulatory, environmental and social complexities of the mining industry. With in-depth knowledge of national mining legislation and regulations on concessions, exploration, exploitation and mine closure, our lawyers have the capacity to manage environmental impact assessments (EIAs), easements and key permits, in addition to legally structuring mining projects and negotiating complex contracts.
Our Mining and Natural Resources practice is widely recognised for its legal knowledge of the mining industry and the quality of its services. Its advisory services extend to companies supplying and/or providing services related to the mining industry in corporate matters and industry-specific contracts, demonstrating the management and understanding of the economic, legal and technical aspects for the execution of their activities.
We provide specialised legal support to companies, investors or individuals to acquire, maintain, transfer or defend rights over mineral resources, making a complete review of the status of concessions, their validity, location, associated obligations and possible conflicts.
We design the contractual and corporate legal framework that allows the development of a mining project in a viable and safe manner from its initial stage to its operation. This includes defining the legal vehicle, drafting and negotiating key contracts (exploration, construction (EPC), operation, financing, future sale of minerals (offtake), among others). Our goal is to make the project financially viable, legally sound and socially responsible.
We assist mining companies in identifying, obtaining, complying with and renewing the authorisations required by various government bodies to carry out their activities.
We advise mining companies and investors on compliance, calculation, negotiation and optimisation of payments to be made to the State or other owners for the exploitation of mineral resources. We also take care of the structuring of projects to minimise the economic impact of royalties within the legal framework.
We provide legal support to mining companies in the management of their links with their environment, landowners and local authorities, to ensure legal and peaceful access to the territory where the project will be developed.