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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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Gold, copper, iron ore, bauxite, niobium, phosphate, nickel, rare earths, diamonds, among others. Since the gold rush of the 1690s, minerals and metals have represented a sizable portion of Brazil’s export-oriented economy, offering both challenges and rewards. 

  • M&As, corporate finance and capital raising
  • Joint Ventures, option agreements and farm-ins/farm-outs
  • Project finance for development, construction and operations
  • Support in international IPOs and offering of securities (warrants, bought deals and private offers)
  • Regulatory advice, due diligences and title opinions
  • Royalties, offtakes and streamings
  • Incorporation of mining companies and registrations before the National Mining Agency (ANM)
  • Advice and strategy on surface issues, environmental matters and expansions
  • Regulatory and environmental advice on management of tailings dams
  • Purchase and sale of minerals
  • Compliance exercises for companies in the sector

When it comes to the crucially important issue of environmental management, we provide full advisory services in all areas:

  • Due diligence of environmental licenses
  • Administrative and judicial proceedings related to licensing and environmental damages
  • Environmental and social risks legal assessment
  • Environmental advice for the licensing of mining ventures

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Veirano Advogados is a full-service law firm that boasts a stellar practice with top-tier expertise in matters concerning the mining industry. The firm often acts as counsel to distinguished mining corporations and investment funds engaging in domestic and cross-border M&A deals and financing transactions. The team is highly sought-after for its knowledge of complex regulatory, environmental and contractual matters. It is also well-equipped to represent clients in sector-related litigation, including those involving environmental and antitrust issues.

Work Highlights

  • Veirano assisted Reunion Gold Corporation with its merger with G Mining Ventures.

Strengths

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I highlight Veirano's clear communication, strong commercial acumen and organised approach. The team can manage multiple languages and advise on cross-jurisdictional matters.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondent
Global

I would say that Veirano is by far the best Brazilian law firm I have dealt with in the mining space. We have had a very good and productive relationship with them over the years.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondent
Global

Veirano understands the technical complexities well and is also sensitive to the emotional aspects of an M&A process. The team is very available and complies with the agreed schedules.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondent
Global

Veirano has commercial knowledge and reputation and its mining team is among the best in the country in terms of knowledge and capacity, with exceptional client service.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro
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Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro
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Senior Statespeople

Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro is a highly distinguished mining practitioner with a depth of knowledge in the industry. He draws on his four decades of experience to expertly represent his clients.

Carlos Americo is a practitioner who is highly knowledgeable about mining law.

Carlos is indeed a senior practitioner.

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Pedro Andrés Garcia
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Pedro Andrés Garcia
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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Pedro Andrés Garcia is sought-after by mining companies for his skill in handling the sale and acquisition of mining assets and associated regulatory issues. He is a strong choice for international mandates.

Pedro is an excellent professional, both technically and commercially.

Pedro Andrés has a noteworthy ability to combine a complex legislation with sharp commercial and strategic awareness, considering our particular characteristics as a mining group.

He's very good at giving tailored and practical advice. Plus, Pedro moves very quickly and delivers before our deadlines.

I often seek Pedro for his experience. Pedro's guidance is very clear, sensible and practical. He is very good at flagging risks and proposing new things, particularly at the regulatory and tax aspect.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro
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Carlos Americo Ferraz e Castro
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Senior Statespeople
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Pedro Andrés Garcia
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Pedro Andrés Garcia
Head of Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
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Members

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Katrine Costa de Azevedo

Ana Luiza Poli

Antonio Albani

Daniel Ugo Rivera Theilkuhl

Juan Mello da Silva

Luiza Lemos

Marcos V. H. Duarte

Matheus de Souza Barra Teixeira

Pedro Andrés Garcia

Pedro Andrés Garcia

Head of Department

Vinícius Mascarenhas

Clients

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AngloGold

Columbus Gold

Equinox Gold.

Fomento

Glencore

Hoschild Mining

Leagold Mining

Lundin Mining

Norsk Hydro

Sentient Mining

Vale

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