Mining

Mining Legal Advisors with Experience

At Dudkowiak Kopeć Putyra Mining Practice, we bring over 30 years of expertise to the mining industry.

Over this period, we have executed and advised in numerous projects, including due diligence and acquisitions of existing coal mines, as well as strategic planning for new greenfield mines, navigating complex licensing processes, negotiating environmental conditions in public procedures, and master planning of mining and processing plants.

We have successfully navigated and managed investment processes in the face of significant public and environmental opposition. This included conducting public hearings, engaging with stakeholders, and addressing judicial reviews to ensure projects moved forward while balancing societal and environmental concerns.

Mining Team of Experts

Our extensive experience has allowed us to build a highly qualified team of experts capable of delivering comprehensive solutions for even the most complex mining projects.

Our multidisciplinary team includes mining attorneys, tax advisors, mining engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental specialists, and collaborations with leading mining and geological institutes. Mining Practice is headed by Barr. Michal Dudkowiak – experienced mining attorney; and supported by Expert Counsel Ph.D Jerzy Markowski – Mining Engineer, Coal Mine Designer.

Our experts are frequent mining lecturers and authors of various publications, incl. our online guides regarding: Mining licenses, Environment law, Water permits, Waste collection 

With a proven track record and deep industry knowledge, DKP Mining Practice is your trusted partner in driving successful mining ventures from concept to execution.

Regulatory & Mining Concessions Advisory

We have extensive experience working with the Mining Concession Department of the Ministry of Environment, offering expert guidance through the intricacies of mining concession procedures.

Our team provides ongoing regulatory support to mining license holders, ensuring full compliance with reporting requirements and adherence to concession conditions. We also specialize in advising and managing restructuring projects for mining companies, including the transfer of mining concessions and related assets.

Mining Licenses Advisory

Our expertise covers a wide range of mining licenses / activities, including:

• exploration or recognition of deposits of minerals, i.e., hard coal, methane occurring as a concomitant mineral, lignite, metal ores except turf iron ores, metals in the native state, ores of radioactive elements, native sulfur, rock salt, potassium salt, potassium-magnesium salt, gypsum and anhydrite, precious stones, rare earth elements, noble gases, hydrogen,
• mining of minerals from deposits,
• exploration and recognition of hydrocarbon deposits and extraction of hydrocarbons from deposits,
• underground tankless substance storage,
• underground waste storage,
• underground storage of carbon dioxide.

We ensure that your mining activities are managed efficiently and in full regulatory compliance at every stage.

Legal Support to Mining Industry in Poland

Regulatory advisory is just one aspect of the comprehensive legal services we offer to the mining industry.

As a one-stop shop, we address the full spectrum of legal needs for our mining clients. Our specialized departments provide expert guidance in key areas, including:

• Environment law and compliance with environmental conditions for mining operations
• Construction and master planning of mining facilities
• Employment matters, including trade union relations within mining companies
• Corporate law and restructuring
• Tax advisory services tailored to the mining sector
• Assistance with subsidies, including those related to mine closures and liquidation
• Commercial law and contract management
• Litigation and arbitration support

With our holistic approach, we ensure that every legal aspect of your mining operations is managed effectively and with precision.

Mining Investments Advisory

Litigation & Arbitration in Mining Industry