Speakers
Education Session
This session will provide an update on recent Idaho legislation affecting the mining industry, along with a survey of current mineral title, permitting, and related legal issues across the state. The discussion will highlight notable trends and developments influencing mining projects, including a recent increase in exploration activity and meaningful advances in permitting. Attendees will gain practical insight into the evolving legal and regulatory landscape shaping mining operations in Idaho.
Andrew leverages nearly 20 years of experience in the global mining and energy sectors, along with a background in geology and mineral economics, to advise clients on all aspects of mine development, including mineral tenure, transactions, permitting, and environmental and regulatory compliance. His practice spans domestic and international matters, with deep experience navigating complex federal and state regulatory frameworks.
Andrew joined Stoel Rives’ Boise office in his home state of Idaho after serving as Legal and Corporate Engagement Director for the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Oslo, Norway. In that role, he worked closely with governments, nongovernmental organizations, and companies to strengthen natural resource governance and support the mining and energy industries in meeting international standards related to transparency, anti-corruption, ESG, and responsible sourcing.
Earlier in his career, Andrew practiced law in Colorado and Wyoming, advising clients on land status, mining claims, permitting, NEPA compliance, and related regulatory and litigation matters. He was also a Fulbright U.S. Scholar to Ecuador, where he researched and developed recommendations to improve legal compliance, governance, and environmental protection in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector.