Mining and Natural Resources

Guiding our mining clients through a complex regulatory framework

Thailand’s mining and natural resources sector has seen greater obligations placed on mining operators, tighter environmental and social protection and controls on mining projects, and substantial limitations (including certain prohibitions) imposed on foreign investment in the sector.

Siam Premier’s mining and natural resources lawyers make sense of the latest Thai legislative and policy developments and regularly assist large mining companies navigate the complex regulatory framework. Our specialized local knowledge of the Thai mining and natural resources sector extends to permit, lease and license applications and renewals, joint ventures, strategic mergers and acquisitions, and sensitive health, safety and environmental matters in relation to mining operations.

We also have experience representing large mining companies in complex and high-risk mining disputes in major Thai courts, including one of the most significant multiparty environmental disputes ever litigated in Thailand concerning alleged contamination in connection with mining operations, and defense of class-action proceedings.

Our expertise includes advising on:

Project development agreements (EPC, EPCM)
EIA and EHIA reports
Health, safety and environmental law
Joint ventures
Litigation (including class action proceedings), arbitration and dispute resolution
Mine closures
Mineral processing and metallurgical processing licenses
Mining leases
Prospecting licenses (GPL, EPL and SPL)
Tax

Our Recent Work

Advising a global energy company on the sale and transfer of its rights, interests and obligations under the petroleum exploration and production in the Gulf of Thailand to a national energy company in Thailand.

Representing one of the largest mining companies in Thailand in multiparty litigation regarding alleged cadmium contamination of the environment from mining activities, involving thousands of plaintiffs. This case is considered as one of the largest environmental disputes ever litigated in Thailand due to the substantial claimed quantum of damages and the number of parties.

Acting for a SET-listed mining company in administrative disputes arising from the alleged violation of the Enhancement and Conservation of the National Environmental Quality Act B.E.2535.

Advising a private equity firm based in Hong Kong and which included conducting due diligence in relation to a potential acquisition for a majority stake in a mining operation in Thailand.

Advising a large mining company in Thailand, which has its headquarters in mainland China, in conducting legal due diligence on the land owner including having reviewed the validity and legality of significant land plots in Thailand, represented by thousands of title deeds.

Representing a SET-listed mining and natural resources company in the Thai Bankruptcy Court in its request for rehabilitation under the Thai Bankruptcy Act, including filing objections to the request of several creditors and third parties claiming to be creditors of the company.

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