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Natural Resources & Environment

About

Provided by Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Dorsey’s Natural Resources & Environmental practice differs from others in Montana in that while we are involved in numerous projects and have clients in Montana, our practice extends to significant projects and matters nationwide. 

Dorsey’s primary areas of service in Montana include:

Environmental Permitting and Compliance

  • Project Configuration, Mine Design and the Mine Plan of Operation
  • Federal & State Agency Permitting Jurisdiction
  • Agency Contested Case Hearings & Litigation
  • State Mining, Environmental, and Health and Safety Laws and Regulations

Land Transactions

  • Purchase and Sale of Mineral and Surface Interests
  • Title Due Diligence and Confirmation
  • Mining Lease Transactions, Surface Use Agreements, Easement and Access Agreements
  • Laws and Regulations Governing Mineral Activities on Public Lands, including the Mineral Leasing Act, General Mining Act, Materials Act, and Federal Land Policy Management Act.

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What the Team is Known For

Dorsey & Whitney's esteemed group advises on a range of local, regional and national projects. Regularly represents exploration and construction companies, as well as local governmental bodies and investors. Primarily focuses on environmental permitting and compliance matters, financing for mining corporations and transactions regarding mineral-rich land.

Notable practitioners

Gage Hart Zobell is a key contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Dorsey & Whitney LLP

  • Dorsey & Whitney served as project permitting counsel for Sandfire Resources America's Black Butte Copper project.