Simon Semenoff provides both domestic and international mining companies with business and regulatory counseling and representation in connection with all areas of mine development, siting, permitting, operation, closure and reclamation. 
The firm represents a range of mining companies from large publicly traded mining companies to “junior” exploration companies to small “startups.” We have been successful in establishing innovative mining and mine development strategies designed to achieve our clients’ business goals in the face of public controversy. The firm has significant experience with the various international mining and natural resource development frameworks promoting sustainable and environmentally sound mine development.
We have also worked extensively with our mining clients to develope re-mining, closure and mine redevelopment strategies designed to create attractive post-mining land uses.
Mark Semenoff acts currently as legal advisor to the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines on the public tender of a world class copper deposit located in Logar Province. In addition, Mark is heading up the World Bank funded effort to develop comprehensive mining regulations for the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines.