Smith + Malek represents the mining industry in Idaho, Washington, Wyoming, Utah, and Montana. Our team of mining law attorneys provides comprehensive legal counsel to mining companies and individuals at every stage of the mining life cycle, from exploration and permitting to operations, reclamation, and closure.
Navigating Mining Law Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
From land acquisition to environmental compliance, our experienced mining law attorneys help you avoid legal pitfalls and keep your project moving forward.
Areas of Expertise:
Land and Mineral Acquisition: We assist clients in acquiring mineral rights and surface rights through purchases, leases, and mining claims on federal, state, and private lands.
Permitting and Environmental Compliance: Our attorneys navigate the complex web of federal, state, and local permitting requirements and environmental regulations to ensure your mining project complies with all applicable laws. We also assist in obtaining permits, conducting environmental assessments, and defending against challenges to your permits.
Mine Development and Operation: We provide comprehensive legal support for all aspects of mine development and operation, including corporate matters, employment and labor law, government affairs, commercial transactions, zoning and land use, mine safety (MSHA), royalties, financing, and access rights.
Title Review and Curative: We conduct thorough title examinations for mining claims, millsites, tunnel sites, and royalties, ensuring clear title and resolving any potential issues.
Mergers and Acquisitions: We guide clients through all stages of mining mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, negotiations, financing, and closing.
Litigation and Administrative Proceedings: Our experienced litigators represent mining clients in a wide range of disputes, including title disputes, royalty disputes, commercial disputes, permitting challenges, environmental litigation, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.
Additional Services:
- Mine reclamation and closure planning
- Environmental cleanup and remediation
- Water rights and usage
- Royalty agreements and disputes
- Mine safety compliance and MSHA representation
- Drafting and negotiating mining contracts and leases
Why Choose Smith + Malek as Your Mining Law Attorneys?
- Comprehensive Services: We offer a full suite of legal services to address every aspect of your mining project.
- Proven Results: We have a track record of successfully guiding clients through complex legal challenges and achieving their business goals.
Contact Smith + Malek today to discuss your mining law needs and learn how we can help your project succeed.
States We’re Licensed In
- Idaho
- Utah
- Washington
- California
- Arizona
- Oregon
- Alaska
- Montana
- Wyoming