Capital constraints, volatile commodity pricing and increasingly complex regulations are just a few of the challenges facing mining businesses in Africa today. Tackle these issues head-on with Dentons' experienced team by your side.

We work with mining clients who are listed on the world’s major stock exchanges, including Johannesburg, Hong Kong, London, New York, Sydney ,Toronto and Warsaw, and we advise investment banks and financial advisers active in the sector. With a presence in Africa that stretches back to 1964, we have established relationships with associate firms spanning the continent's Arabic, English, French and Portuguese-speaking countries. Longstanding connections with local business leaders and regulators help us guide you through the political and cultural complexities of doing business in this region.

Benefit from our deep understanding of the mining business around the world, and from our seamless, multijurisdictional insights. Whether you are a resource company, an energy concern, an investor or any other player in the mining sector, we advise you on all aspects, including:

• Finance and M&A
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Legislation, public policy and regulation
• Operations
• Community relations and disclosure

We understand that many mining markets continue to encounter challenges, but the fundamentals strong. We are exceptionally placed to advise on the development of resource projects in Africa and around the world, and we continue to anticipate and monitor developments and for the benefit of those that we work with.

Recognition

Dentons South Africa recognized by Best Lawyers 2021

November 19, 2020

Best Lawyers ® have recognized Dentons South Africa for its remarkable contribution to the local legal industry as part of Best Lawyers 2021.

Insights

From Riches to Returns: Foreign Direct Investment in Africa

December 19, 2024

Africa: With abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and a young population, Africa offers exceptional opportunities for growth and innovation.  However, its economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure gaps, particularly in transport and energy, remaining a critical bottleneck.

Local content: your ticket to the mining bonanza

March 31, 2022

Tanzania: With the wind of realisation of unprofitable exploitation of natural resources in most African mineral-producing countries, Tanzania, as elsewhere, took various measures to ensure that the local community and national economy benefit from exploitation of its resources through the development of local content regulations.

Dentons Global Mining Guide 2022

The resilience and strategic importance of the global mining industry continues, as the industry balances climate change, community and environmental concerns with an ever growing demand for strategic minerals.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

New Dentons report: Infrastructure is the gateway to Africa’s global investment breakthrough

December 19, 2024

Despite its abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and young population, Africa’s economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure investment holding the key to unlocking both current opportunities and long-term prosperity. These are the key findings of From Riches to Returns, a new report released by Dentons. 

Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama provide an article on Corporate Tax to International Comparative Legal Guide to keep our clients informed: Corporate Tax 2023 Publication.

December 14, 2022

Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama provide an article on Corporate Tax to International Comparative Legal Guide to keep our clients informed: Corporate Tax 2023 Publication. 

Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama provide an article on Mining Law and Regulations to International Comparative Legal Guide

October 4, 2022

Dentons Eric Silwamba, Jalasi & Linyama provide an article on Mining Law and Regulations to International Comparative Legal Guide to keep our clients informed: Mining Law and Regulations 2023 Publication.

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