Lost money in Sierra Leone?

For Investors Who Have Lost Money in Sierra Leone’s Mining Sector

Understanding Your Situation

If you have lost funds in a gold or diamond transaction in Sierra Leone, you are not alone.

Most losses occur due to:

Regulatory misunderstandings
Payments made before verification
Informal or weak transaction structures
Misrepresentation of licensing or authority
Lack of early legal and local engagement

Recovery is sometimes possible, but outcomes depend heavily on the circumstances of the transaction and the steps taken after the issue arises.

Common Circumstances We See

Investors who approach us often describe situations involving:

Funds released before licences or export approvals were verified
Transactions managed by intermediaries without legal authority
Assets that existed but could not legally be exported or sold
Deals structured informally or without enforceable contracts
Regulatory non-compliance limiting recovery options

Each case is different. Recovery is never automatic and must be assessed realistically.

Who We Are

Recovery-related advisory and legal coordination is handled by Clinton Consultancy SL Ltd, a specialist legal and mining advisory firm with direct operational experience in Sierra Leone and cross-border capability.

The firm works closely with qualified local lawyers familiar with Sierra Leone’s mining, commercial, and enforcement environment, ensuring that recovery strategies are grounded in local legal reality, not theory.

Clinton Consultancy SL Ltd operates independently and does not represent any government authority.

Our Founder & Legal Background

The work is led by Amanda Clinton, Esq., a Sierra Leonean and Ghanaian–trained lawyer with experience advising on mining transactions, regulatory structuring, and post-transaction disputes involving international investors.

Amanda’s background spans:

Cross-border legal and regulatory analysis
Mining-specific transaction structuring
Investor protection and risk mitigation
Coordination across jurisdictions and legal systems

This dual regional legal training is critical when assessing what is realistically recoverable and where leverage exists.

How We Assess Recovery Potential

Recovery begins with a structured assessment, focusing on:

Regulatory standing of the original transaction
Existence and enforceability of contracts
Identity and authority of counterparties
Asset traceability and current control
Timing, documentation, and jurisdictional factors

Not all cases are recoverable. Where recovery is unlikely, we provide clear, honest advice rather than false reassurance.

How We Support Recovery Efforts

Where recovery is viable, support may include:

Legal and regulatory position analysis
Engagement with counterparties and intermediaries
Coordination with local counsel and enforcement pathways
Negotiated settlement strategies where appropriate
Advisory support through formal legal processes

Recovery efforts focus on maximising realistic outcomes, not promising full reimbursement.

A Deep, Practical Network

Effective recovery often depends on who understands the system and how it operates in practice.

Our work is supported by:

On-ground legal professionals
Regulatory and compliance insight
Experience navigating enforcement realities
Cross-border legal coordination

This network is built from years of direct engagement, not one-off introductions.

Why This Page Exists

The Sierra Leone Resource & Mining Regulatory Initiative (SLRRI) was created in part because too many recovery cases stem from avoidable early mistakes—lack of structure, unclear regulation, and insufficient due diligence.

SLRRI is a private, independent initiative focused on prevention, regulatory clarity, and informed engagement.
It is not a government body and does not provide recovery services.

All recovery-related advisory is delivered through Clinton Consultancy SL Ltd.

Important Note on Expectations

Recovery is case-specific
Outcomes depend on facts, timing, and documentation
No guarantees are offered
Early engagement improves options

Any claim of “guaranteed recovery” should be treated with caution.

In Summary

If you have lost money in a mining-related transaction in Sierra Leone:

You deserve a clear, realistic assessment
You need advisers who understand law, regulation, and local reality
You should act sooner rather than later

Our role is to provide clarity, structure, and defensible options—even when the answer is difficult.