A Promising Mining Sector With Strategic Support Under Vision 2030
The Kingdom considers mining the third pillar of its economy after oil and gas, investing heavily in mineral exploration and extraction, from gold to phosphate and rare minerals. This strategic support opens major opportunities for local and foreign investors, but comes with a precise regulatory framework requiring specialized legal understanding.
Mining and Exploration License Applications
We review mining and mineral exploration license applications before the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, from the initial exploration license through to the mining exploitation license, stages requiring precise technical and environmental documentation at every step.
Drilling and Extraction Contracts With Contractors
We help draft drilling and extraction contracts with specialized contractors, clarifying geological risk allocation and liability when unexpected mining conditions are discovered affecting cost and timeline.
Environmental Compliance for Mining Operations
We track environmental compliance tied to mining operations, an increasingly important area as investment in this sector expands across the Kingdom, including environmental impact assessment studies and site rehabilitation plans after mining concludes.
Investment Partnerships in Major Mining Projects
We help foreign and local investors structure partnerships in major mining projects, including reviewing MISA foreign investment licenses and technology transfer requirements accompanying certain licenses.
Ownership and Usufruct Rights on Mineral Land
We help understand the legal relationship between a mining license and surface land ownership, a matter that may involve compensation for landowners affected by exploration or extraction operations.
Subcontractor Disputes in Mining Projects
We represent operators and subcontractors in supply and execution disputes tied to mining projects, particularly over interpreting precise technical specifications for extraction and drilling equipment.
Industrial Safety and Employer Obligations at Mining Sites
Mining sites are among the most hazardous industrial work environments, and we help operators understand their regulatory obligations toward worker safety, avoiding legal liability when serious workplace accidents occur.
Export and Local Content for Extracted Minerals
We help mining companies understand local content requirements for manufacturing tied to extracted minerals, a policy aimed at maximizing local value-add before export.
How We Start With You
Send us the details of your mining project or the license of interest on WhatsApp. We help you navigate this promising, regulatorily complex sector with confidence, drawing on experience with operators of every scale entering this growing field.