Mining Law

29 Oct Mining Law

With the review of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act of 2007 and the implementation of an automated cadastral system for the administration of mineral titles, Nigeria’s mining sector is attracting significant attention both locally and globally.

Giwa-Osagie & Co provides legal advisory services to companies operating in the mining sector on issues that cut across the following areas:

• Company incorporation.
• Application for mineral titles.
• Preparation of Legal documentation (e.g. Joint Venture Agreements, Community Development Agreements, Mining Operation leases).
• Assignment of Mineral titles, and obtaining licences and permits for mineral exploration, development and extraction.
• Conducting Due Diligence at the Mining Cadastre Office.
• Compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, Nigerian Minerals and Mining Regulations 2011.

Our lawyers are well-versed in Nigerian mining laws and regulations and possess the requisite expertise to navigate the complexities of this sector and provide cutting-edge solutions for businesses in the mining and extractive industry.