We guide your organisation to success.

License2Operate (L2O) partners with boards and executive teams in the mining, minerals processing, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors to align legal, regulatory, investor, and community expectations – ensuring long-term  success and operational resilience.

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Why choose License2Operate

Achieving long-term success starts here.

At L2O, we believe long-term success depends on aligning business imperatives with

community, legal, and investor expectations.  We focus on three pillars – shared, sustainable

and resilient impact – to deliver outcomes that advance your organisation’s strategic goals

while effectively managing risk.

What does this mean for you?

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De-risk projects and operations
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Build and maintain local community and stakeholder support
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Ensure smooth financier, legal and regulatory agreements and approvals
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Secure and grow value for shareholders, employees, customers, and the broader community

From Challenges to Results

The challenges we solve

Our clients face complex issues at the intersection of government regulations, community expectations and investor demands. 

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Uncertain path to approval

Securing regulatory approvals and legal agreements can be complex, particularly with evolving requirements. A clear, well-structured approach ensures approvals are not just obtained, but positioned for long-term operational success.
At License2Operate, we provide strategic guidance to help companies navigate these complexities efficiently, ensuring alignment with regulators and own while minimising delays. Our approach goes beyond compliance – helping you build a strong foundation for operational certainty and investor confidence.

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Emerging ESG and sustainability pressures

Stakeholders – including investors, governments, and communities – are demanding more from businesses on sustainability and ESG related commitments. Companies that integrate ESG strategically, rather than as a compliance exercise, gain an enduring competitive edge. We help organisations translate sustainability and ESG related pressures into opportunities, aligning your operations with evolving expectations while maintaining commercial viability. Our practical, tailored solutions ensure that ESG is a driver of value, not a barrier.   

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Community

Genuine community engagement is a cornerstone of sustainable operations, yet navigating diverse expectations and interests can be challenging. Companies that build trust early and demonstrate long-term commitment benefit from stronger partnerships and reduced reputational risk. We help organisations move beyond transactional engagement to build meaningful relationships that align company and community interests. Our expertise ensures your engagement strategies are proactive, credible, and designed for mutual value.

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Resource gaps

Whether due to rapid expansion, shifting priorities, or limited in-house capacity, resource gaps can slow progress and increase risk. We provide the expertise and agility needed to bridge those gaps – whether it’s navigating approvals, strengthening stakeholder relationships, or integrating ESG principles. Our team works alongside yours, offering targeted support that keeps your projects moving forward, while ensuring long-term capability building within your organisation.

Our services and approach

At L2O, we solve the problem in front of you – fast. We know that legal, regulatory, and stakeholder challenges don’t wait, so we step in where you need us most, delivering practical solutions that keep your organisation moving.

We start with a strategic assessment of your objectives, risks, and stakeholder landscape – then build a clear, actionable roadmap. Whether it’s navigating land access agreements, managing regulatory pressures, or strengthening investor and government relations, we help you address immediate challenges while setting the foundation for long-term success.


Why L2O?

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Expert team

We are seasoned leaders in social license, stakeholder engagement and agreement and sustainable investment requirements

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Extensive government, legal and regulatory experience

We’ve worked at senior levels across government, private, and not-for-profit sectors – giving us the insight to “translate” requirements.

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Proven track record

We’ve guided complex projects to final approvals, built partnerships with First Nations communities, and helped secure sustainable investments.

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Collaborative & results-driven

We’re authentic, practical, and innovative. We partner closely with you to deliver tangible outcomes.

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Let's get started

Need to secure agreements, approvals, strengthen stakeholder trust, or navigate evolving sustainability and community expectations? Let’s talk.

Contact us today to explore how  L2O can help protect and strengthen your  License2Operate – ensuring your organisation thrives in a rapidly changing world.