Know What You're Buying
Before You Buy It
Pre-acquisition due diligence on mining tenements is one of the highest-value compliance engagements available. Hidden expenditure shortfalls, undisclosed environmental liabilities, problematic approval conditions and Native Title exposures have destroyed project economics after acquisition.
Rigorous Pre-Acquisition and Pre-Raise Compliance Assessment
Tenement status review — comprehensive audit of tenement standing, expenditure compliance, annual report lodgement, conditions of grant and any outstanding obligations.
Expenditure compliance audit — verification of minimum expenditure lodgements, identification of shortfalls and assessment of forfeiture risk.
Approval condition review — systematic audit of all conditions attached to existing Mining Proposals, EMPs, Work Plans and EPA conditions.
Environmental liability identification — legacy contamination, rehabilitation bond obligations, outstanding closure requirements and historical non-compliance.
Native Title and Heritage due diligence — review of existing Native Title agreements, Future Act processes, heritage clearances and outstanding consultation obligations.
Historical data and tenure review — historical tenement history, previous operators, prior exploration and legacy issues attaching to the title.
Pre-capital raise compliance audit — producing the evidence base required to satisfy board, investors and ASX in connection with fundraising.
Data room preparation — organisation and presentation of compliance documentation for investor due diligence and M&A processes.
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