O’Briens has extensive experience in advising participants in the minerals industry. The firm advises on the legal issues arising on acquisition of exploration acreage, the development into production of mining tenements and the establishment of joint ventures.
The firm also understands the complex requirements for operation of mineral production including environmental laws and interaction of the mining laws with other forms of concomitant land ownership.
A number of operating mines and joint venture participants are clients of the firm.