Developing and operating a mine is never easy. Our team can clear the way by providing the experience and know-how to meet your organization’s needs from the initial property acquisition stage, through exploration and development to commercial production. Licata Law is distinguishing itself in the vanguard of the mining industry. We represent large, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurs in the mining and natural resources sector in South America and we do represent private investment funds in the field. Our clients explore, build, and operate mineral projects across South America in lithium, gold, silver, copper, nickel, iron ore, uranium, etc. They have engaged us to act on some important deals in recent years involving mining projects in South America. Our lawyers are revered not only for their exceptional proficiency in M&A and corporate finance but also for their contributions to thought leadership in connection with exploration, development, operations, and regulatory issues. We provide guidance in all aspects of mine development and operations such as negotiating with First Nations groups, navigating the governmental and environmental approval processes, developing construction and operations contracts, and dealing with employee disputes.