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Specialised advisory for mining companies, exploration juniors, contractors and institutional investors operating in the mining sector in Mozambique, Angola, Malawi, South Africa and international markets.
The mining industry in Lusophone Africa is undergoing a double transformation. On the one hand, global demand for critical minerals — copper, lithium, cobalt, rare earths and platinum group metals — is growing structurally, driven by the energy transition. Mozambique has significant resources of graphite and critical minerals; Angola has diamonds and other resources; and the region as a whole is attracting international exploration investment.
On the other hand, pressure on ESG, governance and community impact has never been higher. International institutional investors demand rigorous sustainability metrics, social impact management and fiscal transparency. Governments are tightening tax regimes and demanding greater local participation. And communities are increasingly organised in defence of their rights.
Our experience shows that the mining companies that will lead are those able to balance three things: operational excellence, rigorous ESG compliance and a robust financial structure. This is precisely where we come in.
Six areas where our engagement creates direct value for operators, investors and governments.
Financial structuring of mining projects — including multi-currency financial models, senior debt and streaming structuring, negotiation with multilateral banks and institutional investors, and preparation of dossiers for international financiers.
ESG frameworks aligned with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and international financier requirements. Emissions reporting, community impact management, and preparation for ESG audits.
Alignment with mining regulatory frameworks — including exploration and mining licences, mining contracts, royalties, specific tax regimes and negotiation with national authorities.
Operational optimisation of mining projects — including production efficiency, contractor management, supply chains and support infrastructure (energy, water, logistics).
Statutory audit, production audit, reserve certification, review of mining contracts and audit of regulatory and ESG compliance.
Advisory on M&A transactions in the mining sector — including technical due diligence, asset valuation, transaction structuring and support for divestment processes.
Three dimensions that respond to the real challenges of mining companies in Africa.
Mining projects in Africa require intensive capital and sophisticated financial structuring. We help mining companies and investors structure that financing with multilateral banks, streamers and institutional investors.
International institutional investors demand levels of ESG that most local mining companies still cannot meet. We help structure ESG frameworks aligned with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles.
Mining profitability depends on operational excellence and regulatory compliance. We help companies optimise production, manage contractors and maintain compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks.
Concrete experience in each segment, with dedicated teams and local presence through member firms.
We support exploration and development juniors in financial structuring, project valuation, ESG compliance and preparation for financing or sale.
We work with producing mining companies in operational optimisation, contractor management, ESG compliance and financial structuring.
We support mining services companies, specialised contractors and equipment suppliers in structuring, expansion and preparation for international contracts.
Structured products that solve specific problems of operators, investors and contractors.
Complete framework to financially structure mining projects — including multi-currency model, guarantee structure, covenant package and roadmap to financial close.
Structured ESG adequacy programme aligned with IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles — including emissions reporting, community impact management and preparation for audits.
Specialised production audit and reserve certification service — including production verification, royalty reconciliation, reserve certification and reporting to financiers.
Operational optimisation programme for producing mines — including production efficiency, contractor management, energy consumption and supply chains.
Methodology tested in mining projects across Mozambique, Angola and Malawi. Senior dedicated teams, with local presence through member firms.
We understand the project, the market, the regulatory framework, the investors and the communities before proposing any solution.
We design executable plans, with clear priorities, realistic budget, defined owners and success metrics established before starting.
We stay alongside the teams during implementation — on the ground, in investor negotiations and in licensing processes, not from the outside.
We measure progress at every stage. We report to the board, to financiers and to communities whenever it makes sense.
Concrete examples of projects delivered for mining companies and investors in the region.
Financial structuring of a mining project in Mozambique, resulting in USD 150 million of financing from a consortium of multilateral banks and international streamers.
Two international ESG certifications obtained by a mining operator within 24 months, with subsequent access to international financing on competitive terms.
Operational optimisation programme that increased production efficiency by 22% at a producing mine in northern Mozambique.
Five community impact management programmes structured within 18 months, with measurable reduction in conflicts and improved relations with local stakeholders.
We meet with your team to understand the project context and propose a concrete path — whether financial structuring, ESG, operational optimisation or regulatory compliance.
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