Clifford Chance LLP’s mining and minerals team works cross-practice on complex transactions for mining majors, junior companies, funds, private equity investors, and financial institutions. Combining energy and mining and metals sector expertise, Craig Nethercott serves as the London head of a globally integrated team. Robert Crothers is a notable contact and a specialist in advising listed companies in M&A, joint ventures, and equity issues. Luke Tolaini supports the team in litigation and investigations, especially in crisis and risk management and enforcement matters.
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Key clients

  • Antofagasta
  • Eramet
  • Kingsgate Consolidated
  • Nova Resources B.V.
  • GFG Alliance
  • Glencore
  • Bahrain Steel
  • Arrowhead Resources
  • Vale
  • Pacific Wildcat Resources
  • Sibanye Stillwater
  • Baikal Mining Company
  • Tantalum International Limited
  • Churchill Mining
  • Norsk Hydro ASA
  • Avima Iron Ore
  • Greenland Minerals

Work highlights

Advise Glencore plc in its defence of claims brought under sections 90 and 90A of FSMA 2000.
Advise Sibanye-Stillwater in relation to a dispute regarding the termination of share purchase agreements.
Advised Eramet in connection to all aspects of its joint venture development with BASF SE to develop a large-scale nickel and cobalt hydrometallurgical refining complex in Weda Bay, Indonesia.

Practice head

Craig Nethercott

Other key lawyers

Robert Crothers; Luke Tolaini