With its multidisciplinary team of specialists in Geology, Mining Engineering, and Mining Economics, Lima e Falcão provides intelligent solutions to clients' needs. It advises on all phases in mining operations, from research to mine closure, engaging in the following activities, among others:
- Drawing up reports and providing consultation services.
- Due diligence in mining to assess whether regulations are being complied with and to identify risks involved in mining rights.
- Advising on negotiations relating to the purchase, sale and lease of mining rights.
- Drafting mining contracts relating to the acquisition, purchase and sale options and transfer of mining rights, and agreements with land-owners.
- Advising on the constitution and regularization of national and international mining companies.
- Mounting administrative and legal defenses regarding the Financial Compensation for the Exploitation of Mineral Resources (CFEM) charge.
- Advising on environmental licensing for mining operations.
- Conducting the financial and environmental planning involved in mining projects.
- Providing advice at the Mining Service, during legal and administrative proceedings.
- Accompanying and consulting on the new regulatory framework for mining.
- Advising on the drafting, introduction and supervision of the Degraded Area Recovery Plan (PRAD), in areas impacted by mining, in accordance with the technical solution required by the relevant environmental authority.