Mining & Natural Resources Legal Services

Expert Project Finance Structuring

Strategic Project Finance structuring for mining ventures. We develop bankable structures balancing debt and equity for optimal returns. Our team handles complex multi-source financing including senior debt, mezzanine layers, and equity components. Recent $150M gold project financing closed with 70/30 debt-equity ratio. Expert structuring maximizes leverage while satisfying lender requirements.

Financial Modeling
Structure Design
Risk Allocation
Security Packages

Access to diverse funding sources for mining projects. We maintain relationships with international banks, development finance institutions (IFC, IDB), export credit agencies, and specialized mining funds. Recent financing combined commercial bank debt with equipment financing and streaming arrangements. Our network ensures competitive terms and reliable execution.

Development Banks
Commercial Lenders
Export Credit
Alternative Finance

Comprehensive support through lender Due Diligence processes. We coordinate technical, legal, environmental, and financial reviews. Our team manages data rooms, expert reports, and lender site visits. Recent project completed full due diligence in 90 days. Proactive preparation ensures smooth approval processes.

Data Room Management
Expert Coordination
Lender Relations
Issue Resolution

Expert management of financing documentation and closing. We negotiate loan agreements, security documents, and intercreditor arrangements. Our team ensures Colombian law compliance while meeting international standards. Recent complex financing with 5 lenders closed on schedule. Efficient execution minimizes costs and delays.

Loan Documentation
Security Perfection
Closing Coordination
Post-Closing Support

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Mining Finance Landscape

Understanding Funding Options

Colombia's mining sector attracts diverse financing sources. International banks lead major project financings while development institutions support sustainable mining. Equipment manufacturers offer vendor financing for capital purchases. Streaming and royalty companies provide alternative funding. Local banks increasingly participate through syndications. Understanding each source's requirements enables optimal financing strategies.

Green Finance Solutions

Sustainable Mining Finance

Growing emphasis on ESG criteria creates new financing opportunities. Green bonds fund environmentally responsible mining projects. Sustainability-linked loans offer better terms for ESG compliance. Development banks prioritize projects with strong community benefits. Recent copper project secured preferential rates through sustainability framework. We structure financings maximizing green finance benefits while ensuring operational flexibility.

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Protecting Lender Interests

Effective risk mitigation enables better financing terms. We implement comprehensive security packages including: mining title pledges, equipment mortgages, and revenue assignments. Political risk insurance protects against regulatory changes. Completion guarantees ensure project delivery. Recent financing achieved investment grade rating through robust risk mitigation. Strategic structuring balances lender protection with operational needs.

Mining Finance FAQs

Common Questions About Project Financing

We arrange financing for all mining stages from exploration through production expansion. Projects include precious metals (gold, silver), base metals (copper, nickel), coal, emeralds, and industrial minerals. Exploration requires equity or alternative finance. Development projects access full Project Finance. Operating mines use corporate facilities or expansions financing. Minimum project size typically $20-30M for international project finance.

Requirements vary by project stage and lender type. Key requirements include: proven/probable reserves with NI 43-101 or JORC reports, experienced management team, environmental permits and social license, offtake agreements or market studies, and robust financial model showing debt service coverage above 1.3x. Development banks may require community development plans. We help prepare comprehensive packages meeting all lender criteria.

Equity requirements range from 20-40% of total project cost. Lower risk projects with proven Technology and strong sponsors may achieve 20-25% equity. Higher risk projects or first-time developers typically need 35-40% equity. Precious metals projects often get better leverage than base metals. Equipment financing can reduce equity needs. We optimize structures to maximize leverage while satisfying lenders.

Multiple sources serve Colombian mining: International commercial banks (Scotiabank, BNP Paribas), development finance institutions (IFC, IDB Invest, CAF), export credit agencies (EDC, US EXIM), equipment manufacturers (Caterpillar, Komatsu), streaming/royalty companies (Wheaton, Franco-Nevada), and private equity funds. Local banks participate through syndications. We match projects with appropriate sources.

Timeline varies by complexity: Simple equipment financing 2-3 months, corporate credit facilities 3-4 months, and full Project Finance 6-12 months. Key phases include: structuring and preparation (1-2 months), Due Diligence (2-3 months), documentation and negotiation (2-3 months), and approvals and closing (1-2 months). We accelerate timelines through proper preparation and parallel processing.

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