SYLLA & PARTNERS assisted Bel Air Mining SA in its permitting activities for the development of its mining project in Guinea. This specialized assignment consisted of supporting the company in identifying, obtaining and validating all permits, licenses and authorizations necessary for project development.
Bel Air Mining SA is developing a significant mining project in Guinea requiring the establishment of a comprehensive permitting strategy before the actual start of construction work. Permitting, or the process of obtaining administrative authorizations, constitutes a critical stage in the development of any mining project, requiring in-depth knowledge of the Guinean regulatory framework and applicable administrative procedures.
The complexity of permitting in the Guinean mining sector lies in the multiplicity of competent authorities (Ministries of Mines, Environment, Water and Forests, Public Works, etc.) and the diversity of required authorizations covering mining, environmental, land, forestry, construction, transportation, water use aspects, and many others.
Our firm provided comprehensive legal and administrative assistance to Bel Air Mining SA throughout this permitting process, mobilizing our expertise in mining law and our in-depth knowledge of Guinean administrative procedures.
The services performed by SYLLA & PARTNERS included preparation of a complete and exhaustive list of permits, licenses, authorizations and approvals necessary before the start and during the construction phase work of the project, detailed identification of the complete procedure to follow for final obtainment of each previously identified permit, license or approval, including competent authorities, required documents, timelines and associated costs, validation of draft legal and regulatory texts for permits, licenses, authorizations and approvals before their signature to ensure their total compliance with regulations and respect for project objectives validated by the Project Committee.
We also ensured the drafting of permit and authorization applications in accordance with regulatory requirements, active monitoring of permit and authorization issuance procedures with the various concerned administrations, as well as participation in all Project Committee work necessary to achieve its objectives.
This type of assignment illustrates our ability to support mining investors in navigating the Guinean administrative and regulatory framework, ensuring efficient obtainment of all necessary authorizations while guaranteeing project regulatory compliance.
The SYLLA & PARTNERS team was led by Pierre Kodjo AVODE, assisted by Mohamed Sidiki SYLLA and Madigbè KABA.
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