Expertise · Flagship Practice
Critical Minerals Governance
Critical-minerals governance is AABSA's flagship practice. Our advisory work is organized across seven connected areas, each built on capabilities in law, governance and institutions that apply across the public sector.
Legal & Regulatory
AABSA advises on the laws, regulations, licensing frameworks, government authorities and compliance structures governing critical-minerals development.
Explore Legal & Regulatory →02Governance & Institutions
We help governments strengthen institutional architecture, mandates, coordination mechanisms, accountability and implementation capacity.
Explore Governance & Institutions →03Government Negotiation Preparedness
We support governments preparing for complex mineral-sector negotiations by strengthening legal preparation, institutional organization, decision-making and strategic coordination.
Explore Government Negotiation Preparedness →04Government-Investor Relations
We advise on the legal, regulatory and institutional foundations required for credible and sustainable government-investor relationships.
Explore Government-Investor Relations →05Integrity, Transparency & Accountability
We support governments and institutions in strengthening integrity safeguards, oversight systems, transparency and accountability.
Explore Integrity & Accountability →06Critical Minerals Diplomacy & Strategic Governance
We advise governments on the legal and institutional dimensions of government-to-government mineral cooperation and strategic partnerships.
Explore Strategic Governance →07AI & Digital Governance
AABSA advises African governments on the responsible use of artificial intelligence and digital systems to strengthen critical-minerals governance.
Explore AI & Digital Governance →Strong mineral outcomes begin with strong governance.