Legal Certainty for the Brazilian Mining Sector
Mineral asset tokenization, specialized due diligence, joint ventures and mergers & acquisitions in the mineral sector. Strategic legal counsel for mining companies and investors operating in Brazil.
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High-Stakes Mining Law for a Sector in Transformation
Brazil's mineral sector is undergoing an unprecedented revolution — from the rise of critical minerals for the green economy to asset tokenization and the massive influx of foreign capital. Operating in this environment demands far more than technical knowledge: it requires lawyers who deeply understand the full mining cycle, from exploration to production.
Beckhauser, Kroetz & Sócios built its dedicated Mining Law practice with a team that combines regulatory experience, digital asset expertise, and a solid track record in mineral M&A. We advise clients ranging from small-scale mining companies to large groups with multi-state operations across Brazil.
"Building winning arguments and managing them with skill until our clients' legal needs are fully met — giving them peace of mind to enjoy what matters most."
Our team has direct experience in infrastructure and mining projects, following operations on the ground — not just from the office.
Among the first law firms in Brazil to legally structure security tokens and stablecoins backed by mineral assets across the national territory.
Specialized counsel for international investors entering the Brazilian mineral market, with full service in English.
We leverage generative AI tools for faster due diligence, contract analysis, and regulatory risk mapping — under expert human supervision.
Legal Solutions for the Mineral Sector
Full-cycle legal coverage for the mining industry — from structuring to divestiture.
Mineral Asset Tokenization
End-to-end legal structuring for the issuance of security tokens and stablecoins backed by mineral assets. We bridge mining law, digital asset regulation and capital markets to enable innovative projects with full legal security.
- Structuring of mineral security tokens and stablecoins
- Compliance with CVM and Central Bank of Brazil regulations
- Custody and collateral agreements backed by mineral reserves
- SPE modeling for tokenized issuances
- Counsel to trading platforms (exchanges)
- Regulatory due diligence for mineral DeFi projects
Mining Due Diligence
In-depth legal investigation for acquisitions, mergers and investments in the mineral sector. We analyze all regulatory, environmental, title and labor aspects so your investment is secure and fully informed.
- Audit of mining titles and permits (DNPM/ANM)
- Environmental license review (IBAMA, IMA/FATMA)
- Labor and social security liability analysis
- Regulatory risk mapping and environmental compliance
- Brazilian Mining Code conformity assessment
- Executive report for investment decision-making
Joint Ventures in the Mineral Sector
Structuring and negotiation of joint ventures between domestic and international companies in the mineral sector. We ensure interest alignment, partner protection and operational viability for exploration and production projects.
- Drafting and negotiation of joint venture agreements
- Corporate structuring (SPEs, consortia and other vehicles)
- Joint exploration contracts and royalty arrangements
- Confidentiality agreements and earn-in arrangements
- Foreign capital inflow regulation (Central Bank)
- Tax planning for joint operations
Mergers & Acquisitions — Mining Sector
Strategic counsel throughout the full mineral M&A journey: from initial screening to transaction execution and post-closing integration. We represent buyers, sellers and institutional investors with commercial acumen and legal rigor.
- Structuring and negotiation of mining company acquisitions
- Mineral asset purchase agreements (LOI, SPA, MOU)
- Legal assessment of assets and mineral reserves
- Representations & warranties and earn-out negotiation
- Counsel to private equity funds in the mineral sector
- Regulatory approvals management (CADE, ANM, environmental agencies)
A Firm with Mining in Its DNA
We are not a generalist practice that "also handles mining." Our Mining Law team is made up of lawyers with exclusive specialization in the sector — with field presence, regulatory agency experience and a real track record in complex transactions.
By engaging us, you access 25 years of Beckhauser, Kroetz & Sócios tradition combined with the most modern legal approach to the mineral sector — including artificial intelligence applied to process and contract analysis.
Start a ConversationAttorneys Specialized in Mining Law
Three dedicated mining law specialists with complementary expertise covering the full spectrum of the sector.
Law graduate from PUC-PR and Business Administration from UFPR, with an MBA in Tax Law from FGV. Specialist in Mining & Environmental Law and Maritime Law. Generative AI Manager applied to legal practice, leading projects that unite classic legal strategy with cutting-edge technology.
Brazil's leading legal reference at the intersection of the mineral sector and the digital economy. Specialist in Mining & Environmental Law, he leads mineral asset tokenization using security tokens and stablecoins backed by reserves. Legal Advisor to the Mining Development Institute of Brazil (IDM Brasil).
Law graduate from UFPB, postgraduate specialist in Mining Law with direct experience in infrastructure and mining projects. Expert in regulatory oversight, environmental compliance and administrative proceedings before regulatory agencies. The bridge between high-level legal strategy and safe operational execution.
Strategic Minerals & Precious Metals
We advise companies across the full mineral value chain, with expertise in critical minerals for the energy transition, precious metals and industrial commodities — covering exploration, extraction and commercialization operations.
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Contact our Mining Law team. We serve mining companies, investors, private equity funds and foreign companies operating in Brazil.
