Practically everything that surrounds us is the result of mineral activity and, consequently, mining is a fundamental pillar of modern society, showing that responsible and sustainable exploitation of mineral resources is crucial for the continuous progress of our civilization.

With extensive expertise in the mining sector, we advise companies before regulatory bodies such as the National Mining Agency (ANM), as well as the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), on issues related to regulatory compliance, ensuring that our clients are always in compliance with applicable legislation, minimizing risks and optimizing business opportunities.

Our activities related to the Mining Sector include the following activities:

• Advice on the acquisition, transfer and lease of Mineral Rights (Temporary Transfer);
• Analysis and preparation of contracts, occupation of surface property and participation in the mining results, as well as others involving the mining activity – preparation of opinions, memoranda and negotiation of contracts;
• Environmental legal audit, assessment of environmental and social impact and obtaining environmental licensing for mining ventures;
• Legal advice in restricted areas for mining, such as border strip;
• Incorporation of mining companies and registration with the National Mining Agency (ANM);
• Preparation of mineral research contracts, operation, royalties, NSR Royalty, ore supply, option and association;
• Advice on matters related to CFEM;
• Legal Due Diligence of companies and Mineral Rights;
• Advice on project financing and fundraising;
• M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions);
• Sponsorship of companies in administrative proceedings, contentious or not, before the National Mining Agency and the Ministry of Mines and Energy;
• Acting in Arbitration and Civil Litigation proceedings, sponsoring mining companies, financial institutions and investors related to the mineral sector; 
• Assessment of mining companies, mineral rights and operations for the preparation of Legal Opinion addressed to Stock Exchanges, in Brazil and abroad.