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Energy & mining

Projects lenders can actually finance

Geology-led due diligence, a clear licensing path and project documents that development finance institutions and banks can assess, for solar power, mining and infrastructure in Ghana.

Who it is for

Is this for you?

Solar developers and independent power producersInvestors offered a mining concessionMining companies planning power for the mineLenders and funds that need projects checked independently

What you get

What we do for you.

Solar IPPs, PPAs & EPC

Support structuring solar projects, power purchase agreements and EPC arrangements so the pieces fit together.

Concession screening

Licence check against the mining cadastre, geology review, a site visit with TERRA field data, and land, community and illegal-mining checks.

Due diligence & licensing roadmap

Technical, legal, EPA and local-content review with partner certified geologists and mining lawyers, from reconnaissance to mining lease.

Packaging for DFIs & banks

Project information organised the way development finance institutions and banks expect to review it.

Site monitoring & provenance

Monthly site reports with TERRA photo and GPS evidence, and provenance records in Afri-MINEX for buyers and ESG checks.

JV structuring & mine-power studies

Joint-venture structuring and power studies for mines, on mandate.

In practice

What it looks like day to day.

Illustrations of typical work, not client stories.

For example

A foreign investor offered a gold concession

An investor is offered a concession in the Eastern Region. Screening checks the licence against the cadastre, reviews the geology and visits the site before any money moves.

For example

A solar developer preparing for a lender

A developer plans solar power for an industrial buyer in a free zone. We organise the PPA, EPC and project documents so a development finance institution can assess them.

For example

A mine that needs to prove its sourcing

A producer's buyers want evidence of where the ore comes from. Monthly site reports with photos and GPS data, and records in Afri-MINEX, give them a clear trail.

How it works

Four steps, no surprises.

Briefing

Your project, your mineral or power market, and the risks that matter to it.

Screening

Licence, geology and site checks, with field data from our TERRA app.

Due diligence

Technical and legal review with partner geologists and lawyers, written up for your board or lender.

Build & monitor

Permits, partners and power, then monthly site reports once work begins.

Packages & prices

Fixed scope, fixed fee.

Prices in Ghana cedis. Government and regulator fees, and VAT where it applies, come on top.

Mining regime briefing

Royalties, reform status, licence types, timelines and risks for your mineral.

GHS 8,500
credited to follow-on work
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Concession screening

Licence check against the mining cadastre, geology review, site visit with TERRA field data, land, community and illegal-mining checks.

From GHS 85,000
written report in 3–4 weeks
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Full due diligence & licensing roadmap

With partner certified geologist and mining lawyers: technical, legal, EPA and local-content plan, reconnaissance to mining lease.

From GHS 285,000
scoped per project
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Site monitoring & provenance

Monthly site reports with TERRA photo and GPS evidence, and provenance records in Afri-MINEX for buyers and ESG checks.

From GHS 23,000 / month
plus JV structuring and mine-power studies on mandate
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Ask Gotham · AI

Ask anything about Energy, mining & infrastructure.

Answers in seconds, in English, Twi, Ga, Ewe, French and more. For your own case, the team follows up on WhatsApp.

Renewable energy: solar and other renewable energy projects are delivered with our partner Carlson Capital Ltd.
WhatsApp Uffe Carlson, Carlson Capital Ltd

Questions

Good to know.

How long does a concession screening take?

You receive a written report in 3 to 4 weeks.

Can foreign investors hold small-scale mining licences?

No. Small-scale licences are reserved for Ghanaian citizens, so foreign capital enters through large-scale licences, joint ventures or services. We explain the options in a briefing.

How do you handle the pending royalty reform?

A bill before Parliament would change gold royalties to a price-linked sliding scale. Until it is settled, we model both regimes for your project.

Do you charge for access to officials or approvals?

Never. We work through the formal application and consultation processes. Fees are for preparation and delivery, and any personal connection of our team to a public office is disclosed.

Start with a conversation.

Gotham Consult replies on WhatsApp, usually the same day.