SEMS Exploration has twenty years of experience working with investors in West African mineral exploration.
New investors to Africa are often not familiar with local government procedures and traditional customs.
- In-house legal and financial advice with access to our local legal and accounting networks
- Liaison with Mines Ministry and local Government officials
- Liaison with cultural leaders and local communities
- Incorporation of locally registered companies and provision of residential Directors, if required
- Provision of up to date mineral tenure information / national cadastral maps
- Application of exploration permits or licenses on behalf of a client
- Link with local owners of mineral licences for acquisition or joint venture
- Negotiation assistance and facilitating communication with in-country partners
- Due diligence reviews to secure sustainable joint venture agreements
- Technical and financial reporting requirements, internationally and locally
- Translation of documents into English or French
- Translation of National Mining Codes