Tag: Mining
Firms act on Yancoal’s USD2.4bn Kestrel coal mine acquisition
Mallesons, Gilbert + Tobin and Freshfields assisted onproducer Yancoal Australia’s proposed acquisition of an 80% interest in the Kestrel coal mine
Navigating mining dispute resolution
A long-time legal adviser to the coal and energy sector, the author has navigated multiple episodes of upheaveal in mining
Capital markets partner joins Han Kun in Hong Kong
Han Kun Law Offices has appointed Joanne Loi as a partner at its Hong Kong branch, further strengthening the firm’s capital markets practice
Ready for take-off
Eight leading arbitration institutions share the latest trends and developments across the board
Coal ministry amends rules to fast-track Indian mine openings
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 grows restructuring, private credit in Asia
Greenberg Traurig has hired Andrew Amos as a shareholder in Singapore to bolster its restructuring and private credit capabilities in Asia
Mining fiscal reform in the Philippines: A tax overhaul
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 boosts Singapore office with 7 new lawyers
Greenberg Traurig expands its Singapore office with seven new lawyers to strengthen its regional full-service capabilities
Firms guide Zijin Gold’s IPO in world’s second-largest to date
Latham & Watkins, Zenith, DeHeng and others advised on Zijin Gold International’s HKD25b HKEX debut
AllBright and Hai Run steer Zijin Mining’s RMB5.91bn buy
AllBright and Hai Run advise Zijin Mining on RMB5.91b stake in Jinsha Molybdenum, Asia’s largest molybdenum mine
HK hire boosts Dentons’ project finance practice in Asia
Dentons hires Dominic Gregory in Hong Kong to boost project finance in Asia
Regulatory framework of Brazil’s mineral industry
A guide to Brazil’s comprehensive mining regulations and strategic opportunities for foreign investors
KWM, Clayton Utz act on Mitsui’s USD5.3bn iron ore buy
Mitsui acquires a 40% stake in the Rhodes Ridge iron ore project for USD 5.3 billion
China law firms strengthen international talent pool
PRC firms Zhong Lun and Jingtian & Gongcheng hire top talent from global firms
Rajah & Tann?hires new head for China amid investment surge
Rajah & Tann Asia appoints Michelle Li as head of arbitration, construction, and projects for China
Fangda continues to add energy specialist to Beijing
Fangda Partners expands its Beijing team with energy specialists Monica Sun and Li Jie
10-plus firms advise on USD20bn iron ore project in Guinea
Involving major players like China Baowu and Rio Tinto, marking a significant milestone in the mining sector
Allen & Gledhill brings Phuong home to Vietnam
Phuong Tran has joined Allen & Gledhill as a partner in Ho Chi Minh City
Digging deep
China’s demand for energy and resources is fuelling expansion in mines and smelters, and in law firms the world over
Milbank launches Hong Kong law practice, 35 years on
After 35 years in Hong Kong, Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy has announced the launch of a Hong Kong law practice
Ogier opens in Shanghai
Ogier claims to have become the first offshore law firm with an office in mainland China, having opened in Shanghai in July
