Andrew Irvine

Andrew Irvine is a seasoned legal professional with nearly 20 years in the mining and energy sectors, specializing in mineral tenure, transactions, and environmental compliance. He has demonstrated mastery in navigating complex legal landscapes, leading to successful project permitting and multimillion-dollar transactions, and is adept at fostering collaborative partnerships and committed to excellence in client service.

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The Need for Speed: Expediting Permitting for Mining and Infrastructure—Safely

By Andrew Irvine on October 15, 2025

Posted in Mining, Permitting

Originally published in The Advocate, the magazine of the Idaho State Bar (October 2025).

Imagine you’re running late for a flight. You get into the TSA line, which snakes longer than expected. People fumble with their countless carry-ons, one person argues about the “new” twenty-year-old liquid restriction, and you worry you’ll miss your…

President Trump’s Executive Order Promoting Domestic Mineral Production

By Andrew Irvine on March 26, 2025

Posted in Mining, Regulation

On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14241 (EO), 90 Fed. Reg. 13673 (Mar. 25, 2025), aimed at promoting domestic mineral production for national security. The EO follows the President’s earlier EOs “Declaring a National Energy Emergency,” 90 Fed. Reg. 8433 (Jan. 29, 2025), and “Unleashing American Energy,” 90…

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Andrew Irvine

The Need for Speed: Expediting Permitting for Mining and Infrastructure—Safely

President Trump’s Executive Order Promoting Domestic Mineral Production

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