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Establish effective strategies in the negotiation and pre-contractual stages to finalize production agreements.
Regularly advise on sector-specific administrative and regulatory processes.
Mitigate risks and find solutions to potential disputes in the development of mining operations.
Maximize the benefits and preferential treatment of strategic sectors.
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