The mining industry is a core business area for Mayer Brown. Decades of advising the sector have given us an in-depth understanding of the industry’s unique characteristics. The lawyers in our global mining practice have extensive experience of the day-to-day legal, financial and operational issues faced by mineral producers, and those who provide finance to the industry sector. We advise on a variety of transactions, including project finance, corporate, construction and environmental matters.

"Mining is a niche area where Mayer Brown is especially singled out for praise." - Chambers Global 2010

"Clearly positioned 'at the top end' of the market, Mayer Brown’s prowess as a reliable and expert source of counsel in mining work is undoubted." - Chambers Global 2008

The team consists of a number of leading individuals and are ranked in the top tier of legal providers for mining and minerals by the leading independent legal directory guides. In recent years, we have consistently been involved in the most interesting deals in the industry many of which have been independently recognized as outstanding. These include:

• Bisha (Eritrea) project - "Africa Mining Deal of the Year" PFI Awards 2009
  
  
• First Quantum Minerals (Zambia, Mauritania, DRC) – "Deal of the Year 2007"
  Project Finance Magazine; Trade Finance Magazine

• Talvivaara (Finland) – "European Mining Deal of the Year 2007"
  Project Finance Magazine

• Tiomin (Kenya) – "Development Funding Deal of the Year 2006"
  Mining Journal

• Voshkod Chrome (Kazakhstan) – "European Mining Deal of the Year 2006"
  Project Finance Magazine

• Kupol Gold & Silver (Russia) – "EMEA Mining Deal of the Year 2005"
  Project Finance Magazine, Project Finance International