Mining & Natural Resources Legal Services

Complete Asset Assessment for Investment Security

Comprehensive technical evaluation of mining assets. Our geological experts verify resource estimates, review drilling data, and validate mining plans. We assess infrastructure, equipment condition, and operational efficiency. Recent Due Diligence on gold project identified 20% resource upside through data reinterpretation. Technical assessment provides foundation for informed investment decisions.

Resource Verification
Mine Plan Review
Infrastructure Assessment
Technical Risk Analysis

Thorough legal review ensuring clean title and compliance. We verify mining concessions, examine permit status, and review all contracts. Our analysis includes litigation searches, Regulatory Compliance, and community agreements. Recent review uncovered title overlap saving client from major dispute. Legal clarity protects investment value.

Title Verification
Permit Review
Contract Analysis
Compliance Audit

Detailed environmental assessment identifying risks and liabilities. We review environmental permits, closure obligations, and historical contamination. Community relations assessment ensures social license strength. Recent analysis quantified $5M in unfunded closure costs enabling price negotiation. Environmental clarity prevents future surprises.

Environmental Compliance
Closure Obligations
Community Relations
Liability Assessment

Comprehensive financial evaluation validating investment case. We analyze historical performance, validate cost structures, and project future cash flows. Tax review identifies optimization opportunities. Recent analysis revealed hidden tax benefits worth $10M. Financial clarity enables confident investment decisions.

Financial Modeling
Cost Analysis
Tax Review
Valuation Support

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Due Diligence Excellence

Risk Identification Expertise

Effective Due Diligence uncovers hidden risks and opportunities. Common findings include: unregistered mining activities, incomplete environmental permits, undisclosed liabilities, and technical optimization potential. Our systematic approach examines every aspect impacting value. Recent diligence identified processing improvements increasing recovery by 5%. Early identification enables strategic decision-making and value protection.

Technical Evaluation Process

Comprehensive Resource Assessment

Our technical team includes experienced geologists and mining engineers. We verify resources through independent modeling, validate mining methods, and assess operational efficiency. Infrastructure evaluation covers processing plants, power, water, and access. Equipment condition assessment identifies capital needs. Recent evaluation discovered significant exploration potential adjacent to operating mine. Technical excellence ensures accurate project assessment.

Post-Transaction Support

Ensuring Successful Integration

Due Diligence extends beyond transaction closing. We provide integration planning, operational optimization, and compliance management. Our team helps implement identified improvements and manage discovered risks. Recent post-acquisition support increased production 15% through operational enhancements. Ongoing support ensures value realization from mining investments.

Mining Due Diligence FAQs

Essential Questions About Due Diligence Services

Comprehensive mining Due Diligence covers four key areas: Technical (resource verification, mine planning, infrastructure), Legal (titles, permits, contracts, compliance), Environmental (permits, liabilities, closure, community), and Financial (models, costs, taxes, valuation). We coordinate specialist teams for each area. Deliverables include detailed reports, risk matrices, and value optimization recommendations. Scope customized based on transaction needs.

Timeline depends on project complexity and data availability. Basic Due Diligence for small operations: 3-4 weeks. Standard evaluation for producing mines: 6-8 weeks. Complex projects with multiple assets: 10-12 weeks. We can expedite with larger teams for urgent transactions. Phased approach provides preliminary findings in 1-2 weeks identifying major issues early. Site visits typically scheduled week 2-3.

Yes, site visits are essential for proper evaluation. Our team inspects: mining operations and methods, processing facilities and recovery rates, infrastructure and equipment condition, environmental management systems, and community relations. We interview key personnel and review documentation on-site. Recent inspection identified maintenance backlogs requiring $3M capex. Physical verification complements desktop analysis.

We evaluate all Colombian mining projects: Precious metals (gold, silver, platinum), Base metals (copper, nickel, zinc), Bulk commodities (coal, iron ore), Gemstones (emeralds), and Industrial minerals (limestone, aggregates). Project stages from exploration through production. Experience includes underground/open pit operations, alluvial mining, and quarries. Team expertise covers all major commodities and mining methods.

Yes, we provide comprehensive post-transaction support: Integration planning and execution, operational optimization Implementation, compliance management systems, risk mitigation strategies, and performance monitoring. Recent integration support improved recovery rates 8% through process optimization. We help realize identified value opportunities while managing discovered risks. Ongoing advisory ensures successful ownership transition.

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