Why Clinton Consultancy
Clinton Consultancy is arguably the most networked law firm and consultancy house on the African continent. Our team is UK- and Africa-trained, with lobbying expertise, deep mining-sector regulatory knowledge, and on-the-ground partners in every major African mining jurisdiction.
From securing rights to structuring offtakes for EV battery supply chains, we deliver Big Four–quality advisory at competitive rates. Our consultants — including alumni of PwC — combine international-standard execution with practical African market insight.
Our Mining & Minerak Services
Corporate & Regulatory
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Incorporation of mining entities and local branches.
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Reconnaissance, prospecting, and mining licence applications.
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Cadastre strategy, title verification, and ground monitoring.
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Local content compliance and reporting frameworks.
Transactions & Finance
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JV, farm-in/farm-out, earn-in, royalty, and streaming agreements.
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Offtake and tolling contracts for gold, base metals, battery minerals.
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Project finance documentation and investment due diligence.
ESG & Community
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Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA).
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Community development agreements and stakeholder engagement.
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Responsible sourcing and supply-chain due diligence (OECD, EU, U.S. IRA compliance).
Risk & Disputes
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Licence cancellations and mining contract disputes.
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ICSID, LCIA, ICC arbitration and domestic court actions.
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Asset tracing, freezing orders, and cross-border enforcement.
Key Hubs & Commodities Across Africa
West Africa
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Ghana – Gold, emerging lithium.
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Mali – Gold, lithium.
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Burkina Faso – Gold.
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Guinea – Bauxite, gold.
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Sierra Leone – Diamonds, rutile, bauxite.
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Liberia – Iron ore, gold.
Central Africa
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Cobalt, copper.
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Republic of Congo – Iron ore, potash.
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Cameroon – Bauxite, cobalt, iron ore.
Southern Africa
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Zambia – Copper, cobalt.
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Zimbabwe – Lithium, gold.
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Namibia – Uranium, lithium.
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Botswana – Diamonds, coal.
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South Africa – Platinum group metals (PGMs), gold, coal, manganese, vanadium.
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Mozambique – Graphite, coal, heavy mineral sands.
North & East Africa
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Morocco – Phosphates, cobalt.
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Egypt – Gold.
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Ethiopia – Gold, tantalum, potash.
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Sudan – Gold.
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Mauritania – Iron ore, gold, copper.
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Tanzania – Gold, graphite, nickel, rare earths.
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Madagascar – Nickel, cobalt, ilmenite, rare earths.
Critical Minerals for EV Supply Chains
We advise on:
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Lithium – Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mali.
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Cobalt – DRC, Madagascar.
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Copper – Zambia, DRC.
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Nickel & Graphite – Tanzania, Mozambique.
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Manganese – South Africa, Gabon.
Our work includes:
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Structuring OEM-grade offtakes.
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Designing traceability and ESG frameworks.
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Negotiating finance-linked supply agreements.
Fee Categories (quoted upon request)
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Licence & Permitting Packages.
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Transaction Structuring & Project Finance.
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ESG & Responsible Sourcing Frameworks.
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Dispute Resolution & Asset Recovery.
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Compliance & Governance Retainers.
Contact Clinton Consultancy
If your mining ambitions stretch from West African gold belts to DRC cobalt, Zambian copper, or Zimbabwean lithium, we have the reach and expertise to deliver.
Email: amanda@clintonconsultancy.com (cc: info@clintonconsultancy.com)
WhatsApp/Call: +233 27 252 2695
