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Joshua Scoles

Senior Associate
Perth
About

Josh advises clients across the lifecycle of mining and resources projects, from tenure acquisition and project development through to project transactions, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. Josh takes a careful and practical approach to helping clients navigate mining tenure and regulatory matters. He works closely with clients and stakeholders to understand the issues affecting a project and provide clear, workable advice that supports its development and progression.

Areas of FocusEnergy and Natural ResourcesMining and Mineral Resources
Professional QualificationsSolicitor of the Supreme Court of Western AustraliaSolicitor of the High Court of Australia
Education
  • Murdoch University, Bachelor of Laws 2020
  • Murdoch University, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Biology and Toxicology, 2020

EXPERIENCE

  • Josh's experience encompasses mining tenement acquisitions and disposals, legal due diligence, tenure applications and purchase agreements, and the negotiation of offtake, tribute and other project development arrangements. He also advises on land access, compliance, tenure retention strategies and contested tenure matters, including proceedings before the Warden's Court.
  • Advising POSCO Holdings on its investment to acquire interests in Mineral Resources' lithium joint ventures, including due diligence and the preparation of long-term offtake and marketing arrangements.
  • Supporting the Federal Government of Somalia, through the African Legal Support Facility and together with IKM Advocates, on mining policy reform, including drafting a new Mining Code and Mining Regulations.
  • Advising Leichhardt Industrials on the development of the Eramurra Industrial Salt Project, including tenure advice regarding non-hard rock mining project, and acquisition of the Lake Macleod Dampier Salt Project.
  • Advising API Management on the development of the Hardey Mining Project and boundary dispute proceedings in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.
  • Advising Alien Metals on departmental compliance requirements for the Hancock Iron Ore Project.
  • Advising Genesis Minerals Limited on the development of the Leonora Gold Project, including procuring the grant of mining tenure and negotiating land access arrangements.
  • Advising Cannon Resources in respect of its Fisher East Project including regarding access and royalty agreements.
  • Advising Pacific Green on agreement requirements with resource tenure holders for its Queensland battery energy storage system projects.

Connect

Phone

+61 8 6467 6061
(Work, Perth)
+61 404 765 562
(Mobile)
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