TAH: Pay attention to the deadline!

The Annual Fees per Hectare (TAH) related to research authorizations and their respective extensions, published in the Official Gazette between July 1st and December 31st, are due on this date. Payment must be made through SINARC. ⚠️ Delays can have significant consequences for mining rights. Planning and control make all the difference. Em caso […]
ADPF 342 – Limitation on the acquisition of rural properties by foreign companies or equivalent entities

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court will rule on ADPF 342 on March 18, 2026, which discusses limitations on the acquisition of rural properties by Brazilian companies controlled by foreign capital. The issue involves legal certainty, economic sovereignty, and direct impacts on numerous businesses. 👉 Swipe to the side to understand the main points of […]
Mining Dam Safety: Analysis of ANM Resolution No. 220/2025 | Part 2

ANM Resolution No. 220/2025 brought important changes to the safety of mining dams. In Part 2 of our series, we explain the main points about the Self-Rescue Zone (ZAS), its prohibitions, obligations, and practical impacts for entrepreneurs. 👉 Swipe to the side and follow along.
Check out the 30th edition of the Real Estate Bulletin!

The Real Estate Law team at Sion Advogados presents the new edition of its monthly newsletter, featuring key legal updates of interest to the real estate and registry sector. This edition includes relevant decisions from higher courts, regulatory updates, and technological advancements that directly impact real estate activity. See this bulletin: Highlights include: • legislative […]
Mining Dam Safety: Analysis of ANM Resolution No. 220/2025 | Part 1

ANM Resolution No. 220/2025 redefines criteria, deadlines and procedures, with direct impacts on risk management, dam classification and the obligations of dam operators. To clarify the main points of the new regulations, Sion Advogados has prepared a special series of publications, offering a technical, objective, and practical approach. Follow this and future posts and […]
General Law on Environmental Licensing receives new wording.

With the publication of Law No. 15,300 of 2025, relevant changes were introduced to the General Law on Environmental Licensing, notably the regulation of the Special Environmental License (LAE), the inclusion of legal concepts, and alterations to the License by Adhesion and Commitment (LAC). The new text also includes new rules for waiving dredging licensing […]
Workshop Lei Geral do Licenciamento Ambiental | Vale Base Metals

No último evento do ano, o sócio-fundador Alexandre Sion ministrou um treinamento in company de quase 6 horas para a Diretoria de Licenciamento Ambiental da Vale Base Metals, com foco na Lei Geral do Licenciamento Ambiental. Ao longo do workshop, foram discutidos os principais pontos do novo marco legal, seus impactos práticos e os […]
Launch cocktail | The New LINDB and Brazilian Environmental Law

On December 15th, Belo Horizonte hosted the launch cocktail for the book “The New LINDB and Brazilian Environmental Law,” coordinated by Sion Advogados partners Alexandre Sion and Mateus Stallivieri.The event brought together co-authors, industry professionals, and guests to celebrate the release of a work dedicated to the dialogue between the LINDB (Law of Introduction […]
Brazilian Congress overturns vetoes on the General Environmental Licensing Law

The National Congress overturned significant vetoes of the General Environmental Licensing Law, altering key aspects of the licensing regime in Brazil. In this second part, we analyze the main changes related to environmental conditions, the application of the License by Adhesion and Commitment (LAC), simplified procedures, the role of the agencies involved, the responsibilities of […]
Check out the 29th edition of the Real Estate Bulletin!

The Real Estate Law team at Sion Advogados presents the new edition of its monthly newsletter, featuring key legal updates of interest to the real estate and registry sector. This edition includes relevant decisions from higher courts, regulatory updates, and technological advancements that directly impact real estate activity. See this bulletin: Highlights include: • […]