Strategic Administration Partnership
A governance-first administration model supporting Nepal to deliver a national portfolio of strategic minerals — designed for auditability, decision-readiness, and alignment with public trust.
Disclaimer: This page provides a high-level overview only. All arrangements remain subject to definitive agreements and regulatory approvals.
Sovereign resources retained
Programme governance
Licences and administration
Safety and compliance
Sovereignty
Sovereign Ownership Retained
Nepal retains sovereign ownership of all in-ground resources. The Partnership concentrates on governance, administration, and responsible programme delivery.
Custodianship
Joint Oversight of Licences
Joint custodianship over licences and administration ensures due process, consistent standards, and accountable decision-making at every stage.
Governance
Accountable Administration
Clearly defined roles, auditable reporting, and rigorous ESG standards underpin durable national benefit and stakeholder confidence.
How the Model Works
A disciplined, staged approach: establish governance standards, administer with rigour, then report and continuously improve. This overview is intentionally non-technical and excludes commercial terms.
Establish Governance and Standards
- Define roles and decision pathways
- Set ESG and safety expectations
- Implement document control and assurance
Administer Licences and Operations
- Manage permitting and compliance
- Execute staged planning across phases
- Apply safety-by-design controls
Report and Sustain Public Trust
- Deliver auditable reporting and review
- Maintain transparent programme governance
- Provide decision-ready data and oversight
Why Joint Custodianship?
- Clear responsibilities and defined decision pathways
- Consistent standards across safety, ESG, and permitting
- Transparent processes that reinforce public trust
- Auditable reporting and long-term national capability
How We Are Different
Compare the ANSMCO partnership model with traditional mining concession structures.
Development Process
A staged approach from discovery through to long-term legacy. Select each phase to explore the detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summary-level responses suitable for public disclosure.
Who owns the resources?
Nepal retains sovereign ownership of all in-ground resources. Commercial terms are not published on this site.
What does 'exclusive administrator' mean?
ANSMCO provides programme administration, governance discipline, and assurance processes. It does not involve ownership transfer.
What is joint custodianship?
Joint custodianship establishes due process and consistent standards for licences and programme administration.
How are ESG standards enforced?
Through embedded controls: documented standards, structured decision-making, risk management, and auditable reporting.
Next Steps
Explore the National Portfolio
Review the four programme phases and discover how staged assurance supports decision-ready outcomes.