Tag: Mining

DNFP in association with Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, grows Indonesia practice with partners Sugianto Osman and Prasetyo Sukirno

Shenzhen-headquartered China Commercial Law Firm opens offices in Vientiane in Laos, Jakarta in Indonesia and Hotan in Xinjiang. 

Firms act on OceanaGold’s proposed acquisition of Ausgold for AUD776 million (USD552 million)

Seladore Legal shores up its international arbitration practice in Singapore with Kate Apostolova joining as a partner

Squire Patton Boggs adds partner Scott Crabb to bulk up its litigation practice group in Perth

Thanathip & Partners counsels Bangkok-headquartered energy company Banpu Public Company (Banpu) on its amalgamation with Banpu Power Public Company (BPP)

Indonesia’s M&A roadmap charts power, mining and healthcare rules for investors navigating regulatory approvals and constraints

A&O Shearman, TT&A, Linklaters Singapore, Harneys Aristodemou Loizides Yiolitis, Clifford Chance and BLC Roberts & Associates have acted for Vedanta Resources Finance II

Corrs Chambers Westgarth and Gilbert + Tobin counsel on Vault Minerals’ proposed merger with Genesis Minerals to create an Australian gold producer entity with a pro forma market capitalisation of around AUD12.6 billion (USD8.8 billion)

China’s EACON Group becomes the world’s first listed autonomous mining vehicle company after its HKEX debut on 8 July, raising HKD3 billion

China Minmetals Corporation’s subsidiary MMG raises USD1.6 billion from a share placement and bond issuance

Firms steer Merdeka Gold Resources’ landmark secondary listing of Hong Kong depositary receipts (HDRs) on the SEHK

MinterEllison counsels mining giant Anglo American’s USD3.8 billion sale of its Australian steelmaking coal portfolio to UK-registered peer Dhilmar

Macau law firm Lupi & Associates has recently formed a strategic partnership with Portuguese firm Morais Leitão

Mallesons, Gilbert + Tobin and Freshfields assisted onproducer Yancoal Australia’s proposed acquisition of an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine

A long-time legal adviser to the coal and energy sector, the author has navigated multiple episodes of upheaveal in mining

Han Kun Law Offices has appointed Joanne Loi as a partner at its Hong Kong branch, further strengthening the firm’s capital markets practice

Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board

The Ministry of Coal has notified the Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025 simplifying approvals for opening coal and lignite mines under the Colliery Control Rules, 2004

Greenberg Traurig has hired Andrew Amos as a shareholder in Singapore to bolster its restructuring and private credit capabilities in Asia

The Philippines has passed RA No.12253, creating a new profit-based tax system for large-scale metallic mining to ensure fairness and transparency

Greenberg Traurig expands its Singapore office with seven new lawyers to strengthen its regional full-service capabilities

Latham & Watkins, Zenith, DeHeng and others advised on Zijin Gold International’s HKD25b HKEX debut

AllBright and Hai Run advise Zijin Mining on RMB5.91b stake in Jinsha Molybdenum, Asia’s largest molybdenum mine

Dentons hires Dominic Gregory in Hong Kong to boost project finance in Asia

A guide to Brazil’s comprehensive mining regulations and strategic opportunities for foreign investors

Mitsui acquires a 40% stake in the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project for USD 5.3 billion

PRC firms Zhong Lun and Jingtian & Gongcheng hire top talent from global firms

Rajah & Tann Asia appoints Michelle Li as head of arbitration, construction, and projects for China

Fangda Partners expands its Beijing team with energy specialists Monica Sun and Li Jie

Involving major players like China Baowu and Rio Tinto, marking a significant milestone in the mining sector

Phuong Tran has joined Allen & Gledhill as a partner in Ho Chi Minh City

China’s demand for energy and resources is fuelling expansion in mines and smelters, and in law firms the world over

After 35 years in Hong Kong, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy has announced the launch of a Hong Kong law practice

Ogier claims to have become the first offshore law firm with an office in mainland China, having opened in Shanghai in July