Corporate & Business

Mining Investment

We advise investors in the mining sector: from licensing requirements and the obligations they carry to the contracts and disputes connected with mining activity.

Why work with a specialist?

Mining is a closely regulated sector where licensing requirements, environmental and financial obligations and penalties for violations overlap. Knowing these requirements before investing protects the investor from a stalled project or a revoked licence.

Who is this service for?

  • Local and foreign investors entering the mining sector.
  • Companies holding mining licences.
  • Partners in joint mining projects.
  • Entities facing mining violations or penalties.

What we do

Licensing requirements

Explaining licence types, conditions and licensee obligations.

Mining contracts

Drafting partnership, operation and supply contracts for mining projects.

Compliance and penalties

Reviewing compliance with the law and its regulations, and handling penalties.

Disputes

Representation in disputes connected with mining activity.

How we work

  1. Understanding the mining project and its parties

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  2. Identifying licensing requirements and obligations

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  3. Reviewing related contracts and partnerships

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  4. Following procedures with the competent authorities

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  5. Ongoing support on compliance and disputes

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Specialist academic supervision

The firm works under the academic supervision of Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Nafa Alsulami, former Head of the Financing Disputes and Violations Circuit in Jeddah, supervisor of postgraduate judicial studies at King Abdulaziz University, and Executive Member of the Fatwa and Sharia Supervisory Board of Gulf International Bank (GIB).

Supervisor's academic profile

Frequently asked questions

What are a licensee's main obligations?

Complying with the licence conditions, the work programme and the statutory environmental and financial requirements; we explain what applies to your case.

Can foreigners invest in mining?

Yes, within the rules governing investment and licensing, and we guide you through them.

What should I do if a mining penalty is issued?

We review the decision, its grounds and the objection deadlines, and file the objection or grievance on time.

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