Novana – Permitting of a Vanadium Recovery Plant

Novana – Permitting of a Vanadium Recovery Plant

Every mining project is unique, and calls for an understanding not only of regulatory issues, but also of the social context.

In mining industry projects, we provide legal advice from the exploration phase to the establishment of a mine and beyond. Our attorneys have a wide range of knowledge in the mining sector, which enables us to solve challenges relating to permitting, nature protection, relations with local people, and good employment agreements and benefit packages for your expat workers and their families. Our experts have solid experience in mining industry litigation and finance. Our insolvency team also has broad experience in the financial restructuring of mining companies.

We are well versed in the gravel and rock extraction industry, and have been involved in projects in different development stages relating to pure gravel extraction and rock quarry extraction. We also have experience with end-of-use landscaping requirements and re-activating sites that may have been dormant for decades.

  • City planning and land use
  • Land use agreements
  • Land lease agreements
  • Joint arrangement and easement agreements
  • Property formation and expropriation proceedings
  • Disputes and authority proceedings
  • Outsourcing projects

Latest references

We advised Korkia Oy in its loan agreement with Nordic Environment Finance Corporation. The financing will support the development and international scale-up of Korkia’s pipeline of solar energy, battery energy storage system (BESS) and onshore wind projects. Korkia is a dedicated investor in renewable energy operating in nine countries. It has a robust development pipeline of over 20 GW in renewable energy and energy storage projects.
Case published 7.1.2025
We are advising Oomi Oy in a business transaction whereby KSS Energia Oy’s consumer and business customers in the retail sale of electricity will be transferred to Oomi. The transfer is scheduled to take place in March 2025. The arrangement requires approval from the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority. Oomi Oy is one of the largest energy service companies and electricity sellers in Finland. The arrangement is a result of the recent development of the electricity market and Oomi’s strategy, which aims to offer customers a seamless and improved digital customer experience.
Case published 20.12.2024
We are acting as a counsel to Fortum in a transaction in which Fortum is strengthening its renewable power project pipeline through the acquisition of a project development portfolio from Enersense. The debt-and-cash free purchase price is approximately EUR 9 million, with the potential for project-specific earn-outs subject to projects successfully reaching a final investment decision in the future. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2025. Fortum is a leading Nordic energy company with the purpose to power a world where people, businesses and nature thrive together. Fortum’s core operations comprise of efficient, CO2-free power generation as well as reliable supply of electricity and district heat to private and business customers. The company is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. One of Fortum’s strategic targets is to develop at least 800 MW of ready-to-build onshore wind and solar projects by the end of 2026.
Case published 19.12.2024
We advised Gasum Oy in its acquisition of 100% of the shares in Hærup Biogas ApS, which owns and operates a biogas plant in the northern part of mainland Denmark. This acquisition marks Gasum’s first biogas plant in Denmark, expanding its biogas production portfolio. Gasum’s strategic goal is to bring seven terawatt hours of renewable gas to the Nordic market yearly by 2027. The acquisition is one step towards achieving the strategic goal. Gasum is a Nordic gas sector and energy market expert. Gasum offers cleaner energy and energy market expert services for industry and for combined heat and power production as well as cleaner fuel solutions for road and maritime transport. The company helps its customers to reduce their own carbon footprint as well as that of their customers. 
Case published 3.12.2024