Strategic Advisory

Decisions of host nation governments can affect project development schedules, tax and royalty regimes, community and labor relations, and more.

The best government engagement strategies understand the ecosystem of influence and develop strategies to shape critical decision-making. Increasingly, this considers how to leverage the interest of major powers and other institutions with influence.

• CGS works with companies to develop practical external relations strategies to mitigate critical government risks.

• We provide ongoing advice and counsel to company executives and external relations teams.

Transaction Support

Most countries now require high level political approval before allowing disposal or acquisition of strategic mining assets. Unwanted political interference can destroy a transaction.

• CGS works with deal teams and company executives to ensure the transaction process is supported by detailed, focused support to enable political approval.

Crisis Management

Resource nationalism, labor challenges, and community disputes have long been crisis risks for mining companies. As global powers increasingly compete for minerals in high-risk jurisdictions, these geopolitical risks continue to grow.

• CGS works alongside country leads and head-office executives to manage crises in real time: engaging governments, media, and communities to shape positive outcomes.

• We understand how and when to engage the US government to support overseas projects of strategic significance.