As the world moves toward cleaner energy, lithium has become crucial, powering electric vehicles and renewable-energy storage systems. With lithium demand set to increase more than 40-fold by 2040, the race to extract this...more
11/27/2024
/ Clean Energy ,
Fair Compensation ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Mineral Leases ,
Minerals ,
Oil & Gas ,
Renewable Energy ,
Royalties ,
Sustainability ,
Water Rights
Two months in court, 1,700 miles from home, $100 million at stake. In this edition of V&E+, Vinson & Elkins partners Jim Thompson, Nick Shum, and Stephanie Noble share their story of a marathon trial — and how they emerged...more
Aided by terms of art and a long history of precedent, parties entering an oil and gas lease can generally choose from common, time-tested clauses to serve their needs. Yet we know from practice that royalties and allocating...more