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Flagship Practice

Mining Law & Mineral Advisory

Advisory and litigation across mining leases, royalty disputes, environmental clearances, SMRCA compliance and proceedings before federal agencies.

Flagship Practice

A specialist practice for mining operators, investors and landowners — covering the full lifecycle of a mineral project, from concession to closure.

The chamber's approach is to begin with a clear written opinion on prospects and risk, agree the strategy in writing with the client, and then execute — with regular briefings and full visibility throughout. Fees are quoted transparently after the initial consultation, with phased and milestone-based billing available where appropriate.

  • 80+Mining matters
  • 12States represented
  • 100%Confidentiality
Services Offered

What the chamber handles in this area.

01

SMRCA Compliance

Advisory on the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act and its regulations — including permitting procedures, lease terms, bonding requirements and statutory compliance.

02

Mining Leases & Concessions

Drafting and negotiating mining leases, prospecting agreements and federal mineral leases. Representation in lease grant, renewal, transfer and surrender proceedings before the Bureau of Land Management.

03

Environmental Clearances

End-to-end advisory on NEPA compliance, environmental impact statements, forest service permits, EPA approvals and reclamation plans.

04

Royalty & Revenue Disputes

Defending and prosecuting matters concerning royalty calculation, dead rent, surface rent, severance taxes and overlapping federal and state demands.

05

EPA & Agency Proceedings

Appearance before the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Surface Mining and other federal agencies in environmental compliance, illegal mining, waterway damage and mine closure matters.

06

Illegal Mining Defence

Representation in proceedings under federal environmental statutes, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and state-level mining regulations.

Get in Touch

Speak with the Chamber.

For consultations, second opinions or urgent assistance, the chamber welcomes enquiries by phone, email or our secure form. Conversations are confidential.

Request Consultation+1 (202) 555-0147