Confidential Advisory Brief
As seen with the planned transition of the Damang Mine by Gold Fields to the Government of Ghana (April 2026), the mining sector is entering a new regulatory era marked by lease non-renewals, public-private restructuring, and government involvement in legacy concessions.
Such transitions—whether voluntary, regulatory, or political—require careful legal orchestration to avoid operational risks, reputational fallout, or commercial exposure.
How We Support Mining Clients
Clinton Consultancy provides discreet, high-level legal and regulatory advisory to mining companies navigating asset transitions, handovers, or shutdowns in Ghana and the West African region.
Core Services:
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Lease Termination & Negotiation
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Regulatory exit compliance (Minerals Commission, Ministry of Lands)
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Government engagement & structured handover documentation
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Transition Period Agreements
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Operational continuity during legal gap periods
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Safety, equipment, and environmental compliance during interim phases
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Government Relations & Lobbying
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Ministry-level access & discreet influence
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Handover committee participation or observer roles
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Legal Risk & Crisis Advisory
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Managing union, community, and public narrative
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Reputation protection during downsizing or transition
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Post-Transition Structuring
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Divestment options
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JV onboarding
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Asset reallocation and reclamation planning
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Why Clinton Consultancy
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Track record handling high-stakes, politically sensitive legal work
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Embedded relationships with regulators and policy decision-makers
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Strategic insight into both the legal code and political landscape
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Experienced in gold, lithium, iron ore, and bauxite transitions
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Fully equipped for cross-border project advisory where asset rights span jurisdictions
Contact for Discreet Consultation
Amanda Clinton – Founding Partner
+233 27 252 2695 (WhatsApp Business)
amanda@clintonconsultancy.com
