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Lloreda Camacho & Co

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2026 : Colombia


Lloreda Camacho & Co

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Provided by Lloreda Camacho & Co

Our advice includes the accompaniment in all stages of the development of mining activities. We have a team of highly specialized and experienced professionals with deep knowledge of the subject.

Our clients include companies such as "Major", "Mid-tier", and "Junior" companies, as well as banks and investment funds of the first order, which gives us a comprehensive and very broad vision of the mining sector.

Our portfolio includes services such as:

  • Establishment or incorporation of the required vehicle for the development of mining activities.
  • Assistance and representation in the application or negotiation of mining titles and their supervision before the mining authorities.
  • Elaboration of all the contracts required according to the client's needs to advance their activities, such as business collaboration contracts (joint ventures), option contracts, purchase and sale of mining titles, guarantees, pledges, mortgages, easements, construction and assembly, drilling, earthmoving, mining development, among others.
  • Accompaniment in negotiations with communities.
  • Accompaniment in prior consultation processes.
  • Accompaniment and representation before administrative and judicial authorities.
  • Advice in obtaining and tracking on environmental permits and licenses.

Industries (1)

  • Mining & Metals

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Colombia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Lloreda Camacho & Co is a pre-eminent firm that is respected for its leading mining practice group and is frequently retained by high-profile clients that are active in the exploration and extraction of gold in Colombia. Lloreda Camacho & Co represents mining companies and foreign investors in transactional matters, including acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as assisting them with regulatory considerations, such as due diligence of mining titles. The team is also known to assist with sector-specific dispute resolution.

Work Highlights

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  • Lloreda Camacho assisted Minera Monte Águila with the termination of the exploration agreement with venture option executed with Minera Anzá Sucursal Colombia, Minera Anzá BVI and Orosur Mining.

Strengths

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  • Lloreda Camacho offers a group of highly qualified professionals with strong analytical skills and deep knowledge and expertise in the mining sector.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Lloreda Camacho has a robust, well-trained team with extensive knowledge of the industry and mining business. As a full-service firm, they provide comprehensive support in all our consultations.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ángela María Salazar
    Band 1Ángela María Salazar

    Ángela María Salazar

    Standout practitioner Ángela Salazar is highly endorsed by clients for her practice in the Colombian mining arena. She routinely advises prominent mining companies on complex transactions and mining issues.

    • Angela María Salazar is a highly sophisticated lawyer who is very responsive and skilled at understanding her clients' needs and providing the necessary resources and strategy to assist them.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • Angela is a well-rounded lawyer with sharp commercial vision. She has deep knowledge of the mining sector and business, strong attention to detail, and passion for the industry and client service.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Ignacio Santamaría
    Band 1Ignacio Santamaría

    Ignacio Santamaría

    Stellar practitioner Ignacio Santamaría Escobar is praised by market commentators for his highly esteemed mining practice in Colombia. He brings solid experience advising clients on a broad range of complex mining matters, including exploration, concession agreements and M&A transactions.

    • Ignacio Santamaría has always been instrumental in our negotiations, making timely contributions and finding the best solutions to the complex problems that come our way.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
    • We trust his judgement and his ability to represent our company. His experience in the industry enables him to provide comprehensive advice on all our queries.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Lloreda Camacho & Co (2)

Colombia

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    Ángela María Salazar

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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  • Profile image of Ignacio Santamaría

    Ignacio Santamaría

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

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