Mining & Natural Resources Legal Services

Structure Winning Transactions

Structure mining asset purchases for maximum value and minimal risk. We handle title transfers through ANM, ensuring clean legal chains. Due Diligence reveals hidden liabilities - recent acquisition saved client $5M by uncovering undisclosed environmental obligations. Our expertise includes valuation of reserves, technical compliance verification, and optimal transaction structures minimizing taxes.

Title Transfer Management
Reserve Valuation
Liability Assessment
Tax Optimization

Create Strategic Partnerships that unlock value. Colombian mining JVs require careful structuring to comply with ANM requirements while protecting partner interests. We draft comprehensive agreements covering operational control, funding obligations, and exit mechanisms. Recent JV between Canadian junior and Colombian operator achieved production 40% faster through optimal structure.

JV Structuring
Partner Agreements
Operational Control
Exit Planning

Secure funding through sophisticated transaction structures. Stream agreements, royalty sales, and offtake financing provide alternatives to traditional debt. We structure transactions attracting international investors while maintaining ANM compliance. Recent streaming deal raised $50M for development without diluting equity, using future production as security.

Streaming Agreements
Royalty Transactions
Offtake Financing
Security Packages

Execute share deals and corporate restructurings efficiently. Foreign Investment regulations require careful navigation - we ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility. Cross-border transactions benefit from our international tax expertise. Recent acquisition of Colombian mining company by NYSE-listed major completed in record time through strategic structuring.

Share Acquisitions
Cross-Border Deals
Corporate Restructuring
Regulatory Approvals

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Creating Value Through Strategic Deals

Smart structuring transforms mining transactions. Recent $120M acquisition of gold assets achieved 25% tax savings through optimal structuring. Streaming transaction provided $80M development capital while preserving upside for equity holders. Joint venture between international major and local operator unlocked stranded assets worth $200M. Our transaction expertise consistently delivers superior outcomes for sophisticated mining investors.

International Investment Structures

Optimize Cross-Border Mining Investments

Colombian mining attracts global capital requiring sophisticated structures. We utilize holding companies in treaty jurisdictions, maximizing tax efficiency and investment protection. Recent Canadian investment routed through Barbados reduced withholding taxes from 33% to 5%. Spanish investors benefit from favorable tax treaties. Proper structuring from inception saves millions over project life while ensuring Regulatory Compliance and exit flexibility.

Alternative Transaction Models

Innovative Financing for Mining Development

Traditional acquisition models often fail to unlock value in Colombian mining. We pioneer alternative structures including production sharing agreements, synthetic royalties, and metal prepayment facilities. These innovative approaches provide capital while aligning interests. Recent metal prepay deal funded entire development capex while allowing producer to capture price upside. Creative structuring solves funding challenges that stop conventional deals.

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Critical Deal Structuring Questions

Valuation combines international standards with local considerations. Resource estimates follow JORC or NI 43-101 standards. Colombian factors include title security, community relations status, and infrastructure access. Tax considerations significantly impact valuations - proper structuring can increase realized value 20-30%. Environmental liabilities require careful assessment. We integrate technical, legal, and financial analysis for accurate valuations.

Comprehensive Due Diligence covers title chain verification (often complex in Colombia), technical compliance with PTO/PMA, environmental liabilities and compliance, community agreements and social license, tax exposures including royalties, and operational permits. Hidden issues are common - thorough diligence prevents costly surprises. Our process typically identifies issues affecting 15-20% of transaction value.

Streaming provides upfront capital for percentage of future production at discounted prices. Royalty deals sell revenue percentages. Both require ANM notification but not approval. Key terms include production thresholds, price participation, and security over mining titles. Recent deals achieved better terms than debt financing while preserving operational control. Proper structuring ensures enforcement and investor protection.

Asset deals require ANM approval for title transfers (2-4 months). Share deals may trigger Foreign Investment registration and antitrust review for large transactions. Environmental licenses may need updating for new operators. Community consultation not required for ownership changes but relationship transfer is critical. We manage approval processes in parallel, minimizing closing delays.

Financing options include traditional Project Finance (limited in Colombia), streaming and royalty agreements (increasingly popular), offtake prepayments from end users, private equity with mining focus, and vendor financing from equipment suppliers. Security packages typically include mining title pledges, share pledges, and assignment of offtake agreements. Creative structuring often required to satisfy both Colombian law and international lender requirements.

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