Resources and Renewables

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We are experts across Australia’s energy mix, from explorers and producers, through to renewable energy project owners and developers. This is a unique offering, made possible with our extensive knowledge of both the resources and renewables industries.  Since our group’s establishment in 2001, we have evolved to offer a whole-of-project practice, with transactional, commercial, and regulatory teams collaborating on most projects to always provide integrated, end to end service for our resources and energy clients.

We do not just work for the industry, we are part of it, and have been for decades. We have an unmatched knowledge of the industry, key stakeholders, communities and projects across Australia.

Always taking the time to understand your business.

We make it our business to not only be across sector developments, but to always take the time to keep our clients ahead of the curve so that they can evolve alongside these developments.

The resources and renewables industries are intrinsically linked, and we use our expertise in mining to support our clients in the development of significant critical minerals and metals, and renewable energy projects.

We possess the capability that enables us to grow with our clients and to help secure strategic investments and opportunities that protect and maximise value for the long term.

We make it our business to not only be across sector developments, but to always take the time to keep our clients ahead of the curve so that they can evolve alongside these developments.

The resources and renewables industries are intrinsically linked, and we use our expertise in mining to support our clients in the development of significant critical minerals and metals, and renewable energy projects. We possess the capability that enables us to grow with our clients and to help secure strategic investments and opportunities that protect and maximise value for the long term.

Always supporting you through change. 

Emerging Issues

Always keeping you ahead of the curve.

Our Emerging Issues alerts cover key legislative and policy developments affecting our industry. Keeping you informed on current changes and potential future impacts on your operations and investments. 

By monitoring regulatory changes and market trends, we help our clients make informed decisions and adapt to evolving industry conditions.

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Our experience

Mining & resources

We have been a part of the mining sector for decades, and are one of the few firms that always takes the time to understand your industry.

We take clients from exploration to production, providing corporate, tax, approvals and compliance, property, employment and industrial relations, safety, construction and disputes advice to a wide range of clients across Australia.

We have one of the largest resources groups of any firm in Australia and are eager to support you in achieving your goals by working with you every step of the way.

Renewable energy

We draw on our expertise in greenfield projects, approvals and compliance, project finance, construction, operation and expansion to achieve project success for our clients in the sector.  We offer seamless support from project assessment and development, through to operation and expansion, specifically:

  • obtaining sites for development and all related approvals;
  • the sale and purchase of shovel ready developments;
  • obtaining and implementing financing and refinancing programs;
  • documenting construction and operation;
  • agency engagement (including State and Federal Government, transmission and distribution network and owners and service providers and AEMO);
  • implementing hedging and corporate Power Purchase Agreement strategies to support projects; and
  • commercial and construction disputes such as warranty claims under a project sale and purchase agreement, or a contractor principal dispute under an EPC arrangement.

Client results

New Hope Group
Sale of West Moreton Assets

McCullough Robertson successfully assisted Australian coal producer, New Hope Group, with the sale of its West Moreton assets to BMI Group.

Diatreme Resources Limited
Takeover of Metallica Minerals

McCullough Robertson advised Australian silica sand and mineral producer, Diatreme Resources Limited, on the all scrip off-market takeover of Metallica Minerals Limited, creating Australia’s biggest silica sand mining entity.

Vessel Operators
Establishing marine operations for Onslow Iron Ore Project

McCullough Robertson has assisted several vessel operators in establishing marine operations, which include support vessels, tugboats, and barges, for the Onslow Iron Ore Project – one of the largest iron ore projects currently under development in Australia.

Malabar Resources Limited
Joint venture with EDF Renewables

McCullough Robertson’s Resources has supported Malabar Resources Limited in establishing an incorporated joint venture with EDF Renewables to develop a large-scale solar farm and Battery Energy Storage System in the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone.

Bowdens Silver
Development consent for NSW Silver Project

McCullough Robertson has successfully assisted Bowdens Silver in gaining development consent for its Silver Mine Project located in New South Wales.

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Our team

Our dedicated team are experts in navigating the complexities of resources and renewables projects.

With specialist experience in all areas of Australian and international energy regulations, we can assist you in managing the challenges of today’s evolving resource landscape and renewable energy transition.

Your key contacts

Damien Clarke

Kate Swain

Andrew Bukowski Senior Associate McCullough Robertson Lawyers
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