The mining industry in Western Europe has a long history of development. Deposits of natural resources in the region, which are diverse from country to country, have been significantly depleted. The region is rich in coal and certain types of ores; however, oil and natural gas deposits are limited, and these minerals are predominantly imported. Shale gas reserves are available in the region.

The industry is technologically very advanced in order to meet the demand for sustainable production as well as stringent environmental standards, although constant upgrading and maintaining of infrastructure can be time and investment consuming.

Capital constraint, increasingly complex regulations—in the business of mining, these are just a few of the challenges you may face every day.

Our lawyers offer you industry specific expertise from mine exploration, project development and finance, to production. We help you navigate through the complex environmental assessment and permitting process.

Rely on our expertise in the successful development of resource projects in the region and globally. We cover:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Mining licensing and permitting
• Environmental law
• Exploration agreements, production sharing agreements, concessions
• Joint ventures
• Project and trade finance, capital markets
• Dispute resolution
• Public law and regulation

Leverage our knowledge of law as well as our technical expertise in mining projects for successful strategic planning of investments and operations in Western Europe, as well as in the different realities of operating within the CIS and the CEE.

Insights

From Riches to Returns: Foreign Direct Investment in Africa

December 19, 2024

Africa: With abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and a young population, Africa offers exceptional opportunities for growth and innovation.  However, its economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure gaps, particularly in transport and energy, remaining a critical bottleneck.

Ukraine Recovery Week, London 19-23 June 2023 – Key Takeaways

June 27, 2023

Ukraine: Last week Dentons lawyers were privileged to participate in the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 (URC23), which was hosted in London on June 21–22 and organized by the governments of the United Kingdom and Ukraine.

NBU amends martial law limitations: Ukrainian borrowers can now repay ECA-covered – and certain other – cross-border loans

June 16, 2023

Ukraine: The National Bank of Ukraine eased the martial law currency restrictions that apply to servicing certain cross-border loans, through recent amendments to Resolution No. 18 dated February 24, 2022.

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Recent Press Releases

New Dentons report: Infrastructure is the gateway to Africa’s global investment breakthrough

December 19, 2024

Despite its abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and young population, Africa’s economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure investment holding the key to unlocking both current opportunities and long-term prosperity. These are the key findings of From Riches to Returns, a new report released by Dentons. 

Partners Tim Heitling and Christian Schnell appointed Co-Heads of Dentons’ Energy group in Europe

May 15, 2023

Global law firm Dentons has appointed partners Tim Heitling and Christian Schnell as Co-heads of the Europe Energy group. In their new roles, they will be responsible for driving the Firm’s strategy, product offering and capabilities for clients in the energy sector across 18 countries in Europe and Central Asia.

Dentons advises Sev.en Energy on acquisition of US-based Blackhawk Mining

June 2, 2020

Dentons has advised international energy group Sev.en Energy on its strategic acquisition of US-based metallurgical coal producer Blackhawk Mining, LLC. C. The transaction comes on the heels of Sev.en Energy’s acquisition of a 17% ownership interest in Corsa Coal in May 2020, further reinforcing its access to the metallurgical coal mining industry in the US market.

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