Secure access to an abundance of critical metals and minerals plays a crucial role in energy transition. Baker Botts has a rich history of work in the extractive and manufacturing sectors and supports mining companies at all stages of growth and across geographies.

We have experience advising across the full value chain for a range of metals and minerals – from mine mouth to port, to ultimate points of use. Our team includes experienced lawyers able to advise on all forms of project delivery models, including for extraction, processing, conveying, stacking and transporting, to point of use or export, and associated loading and unloading infrastructure, including at mine site and at port.

Our service offerings include work related to:

• Joint Ventures
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
• Mining Project Development, Offtake and EPC
• Emerging Companies & Venture Capital
• Regulatory, Environmental and Permitting
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
• Federal Tax Advice, including credits under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act
• Project Finance, Debt Finance, Capital Raises and U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs
• Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
• Trade Policy
• Intellectual Property
• Antitrust