Mining and Solid Minerals Law

Nigeria’s mineral wealth presents immense opportunity but it also demands sophisticated legal navigation. Dele Oye & Associates delivers comprehensive legal support to mining investors, operators, financiers, and regulators throughout the mining and solid minerals value chain.

Our expertise covers licensing, exploration, production, and export of solid minerals. We assist in the acquisition and transfer of mining rights, joint venture negotiations, compliance with the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, and engagement with regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. We also advise on local content obligations, environmental impact requirements, and community relations strategies.

Mining projects involve multi-layered legal, commercial, and environmental risks. Our firm helps clients manage these complexities through robust due diligence, risk assessment, and contract structuring. We understand the balance between resource development, investor returns, and sustainable practice and we help clients achieve it.

Our goal is to position every mining client for success in a regulated and competitive environment. Whether advising multinational operators or indigenous investors, Dele Oye & Associates provides clarity, compliance, and confidence throughout the life cycle of mining investments.