Dentons Mining Law Blog

Ahoy! When Geopolitical Events Get in the Way of Mining Shipments

Magdalena Debska — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:06:57 +0000

When geopolitical events disrupt global trade, the most immediate question companies face is simple: what do we do right now? […]

Forum non conveniens limits Canadian venue in transnational disputes

Ekin Cinar — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:17:45 +0000

In Matiko John v. Barrick Gold Corporation, 2026 ONCA 248, the Court of Appeal for Ontario addresses whether Ontario courts […]

Cobre Panamá: A Cautionary Reset for Global Mining—Why the Legal Community Should Pay Attention

Greg McNab — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:44:46 +0000

What just happened (and why it matters) In the past week, Panama’s new administration signalled a limited step toward stabilizing […]

Is a river a legal person? The AER rejects personhood for the Athabasca River

Ben Kriwokon — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:25 +0000

Is a river a legal person? Some people certainly think so and there is a recent trend around the world […]

Modernizing mining in Québec: Key reforms introduced by Bill 63

Mira Gauvin — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:13:15 +0000

In the last year, Québec’s mining sector experienced significant regulatory changes. The Government enacted Bill 63, An Act to amend […]

Strategic Governance Through Joint Ventures: New Models in Chile’s Mining Sector

José Ignacio Morán — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:34:51 +0000

Introduction Joint ventures (JVs) in mining are evolving from traditional investment vehicles into strategic governance tools that address regulatory, environmental, […]

Why the Rush? What’s Driving the Surge in 2024–2025 Mining Megadeals

Ivana Cescutti — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:15:55 +0000

The mining sector is undergoing a dramatic consolidation. From January 2024 to mid-2025, mining companies announced or closed 18 deals […]

The impact of geopolitics on the mineral sector: Risks and solutions

David Clay — Thu, 08 May 2025 08:34:30 +0000

To provide our clients with the expertise and services, Dentons has partnered with our mining industry partners to share information […]

Navigating Legal Complexities in Latin American Mining: The Role of a Strategic Legal Diagnosis

Jordi Ventura — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:12:05 +0000

Introduction Operating a multinational mining company in Latin America requires navigation of a unique and intricate legal and regulatory landscape. […]

Unlocking Canada’s mining potential: Strategies to attract investment in the sector

David Hunter — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:47:44 +0000

Introduction Canada is facing an investment and productivity crisis. Its onerous and lengthy regulatory approval processes are compounding the problem. […]

Risk management considerations when expanding abroad

Ricardo Balestra — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:13:21 +0000

With the global distribution of minerals and the associated opportunities, miners need to go to where these resources and opportunities […]

Winds of Change in Chile

José Domingo Villanueva González — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:44:34 +0000

How legal reforms in permitting matters for investment projects could impact the mining industry Chile’s plan to become one of […]

Québec Mining Act reform: A breakdown of Bill 63, An Act to amend the Mining Act and other provisions

Francois Brabant — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:51:52 +0000

Originally published in the Canadian Mining Journal, October 6, 2024. On May 28, 2024, Bill 63, a proposed amendment to […]

No easy path to shorter permitting timelines

David Hunter — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:52:31 +0000

Originally published in the Canadian Mining Journal, August 20, 2024. For every complex problem, there is an answer that is […]

Mine reclamation in Canada: Regulatory challenges and opportunities

Alex G. MacWilliam — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:42:03 +0000

Originally published in the Canadian Mining Journal, June 26, 2024. The regulation of mine reclamation in Canada plays a vital […]

Madagascar’s New Mining Code: The Key to Unlocking Local and Global Sustainable Development?

Brandon Irsigler — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:16:40 +0000

In an attempt to attract foreign investment, streamline regulatory processes and ensure sustainable development in its promising mining industry, Madagascar […]

Insights to the Intricacies of Lawful Expropriation: A Deep Dive into the Dispute between Nachingwea U.K. Limited, Ntaka Nickel Holdings Limited and Nachingwea Nickel Limited, and the United Republic of Tanzania

Thomas Sipemba — Fri, 17 May 2024 09:41:25 +0000

Key takeaways: The phenomenon of expropriation of foreign investments is a recurrent theme in various parts of the world, particularly […]

MINING REFORMS COMING IN ZAMBIA 2024

Joseph Alexander Jalasi — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:14:36 +0000

INTRODUCTION In many parts of the world there are exponential strides to shift energy generation from fossil fuels to clean […]

Desalination in Chile: A crucial challenge for sustainable development and the importance of mining in the industry

José Domingo Villanueva González — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:49:22 +0000

Since Chile is projected to experience “extremely high water stress” by 2040,[1] as indicated by the World Resources Institute, seawater […]

Situation critical when it comes to critical minerals in Canada: Update on the government’s initiatives to help the EV battery supply chain and critical minerals strategy

Greg McNab — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:16:52 +0000

The Federal Government of Canada (the Government) released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement (the Fall Economic Statement) in November 2023[i], […]

A brief guide to investing in the mining sector in Uganda

Pearl Nyakabwa — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:13:58 +0000

The mining sector is playing an increasingly significant role in Uganda’s economy. Uganda has close to 27 mineral types in […]

The mining sustainability journey: Where to begin

Kevin Whyte — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:41:16 +0000

Introduction Sustainability, ESG, corporate responsibility, environmental justice, stakeholder engagement, climate change, equity, inclusion and diversity and greenwashing. What does it […]

Agreement to promote investment in Ecuador’s mining sector in association with the National Mining Company of Ecuador (ENAMI)

Maria del Mar Heredia — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:08:46 +0000

The mining sector is of great economic importance in Ecuador and contributes significantly to GDP (contributing around 4% of the […]

Deep sea mining: How does it work when there is a dispute?

Greg McNab — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:52:10 +0000

The seabed floor is increasingly seen as a large-scale commercial supply source of the minerals required to feed global demand […]

Enhancing mineral exploration in Ontario: Ministry of Mines seeks public input

Greg McNab — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:36:12 +0000

Exploration is at the heart of a robust mining ecosystem. This is for a good reason: the last few years […]

Key themes from the 2023 Africa Down Under mining conference

Greg McNab — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:04:17 +0000

From September 6 to 8, 2023, I, along with my fellow Dentons mining colleagues John Mollard, Partner (Melbourne) and David […]

Simplified international documentation for mining companies: Canada adopts the Apostille Convention

Greg McNab — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:00:09 +0000

A recent development is set to simplify the process of legalizing mining company documents for international use. Until now, preparing […]

Mise à jour fiscale relative aux gisements de lithium

Shereen Cook — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:49:50 +0000

En date du 28 mars 2023, le gouvernement du Canada a publié le budget fédéral canadien de 2023[1], proposant des […]

Tax update regarding lithium deposits

Shereen Cook — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:49:02 +0000

On March 28, 2023, the Government of Canada issued the 2023 Canadian federal Budget[1], proposing amendments to the Income Tax Act[2](Tax Act), which […]

Driving Sustainability: How Electric Vehicles, Critical Minerals and Governments are Shaping the Future of Mobility

David Mikhaiel — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:05:19 +0000

As the world transitions toward a greater focus on ESG, the demand for critical minerals, essential for various industries such […]

Criminal rates of interest – Upcoming changes that may impact the mining sector

Greg McNab — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:17:05 +0000

In Canada, like many jurisdictions, there are a number of longstanding provisions in contracts that are not regularly redrafted. After […]

Chile’s newly announced National Lithium Strategy – What miners need to know

José Ignacio Morán — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:41:39 +0000

In April 2023, the Chilean government announced its long-awaited National Lithium Strategy, with the aim of promoting the exploration, exploitation […]

Lithium from brines now a “mineral resource” : Canadian Income Tax proposed amendments confirming the importance of the qualification of “critical minerals” as “mineral resources” for purposes of the new 30% critical mineral exploration tax credit (CMETC)

Shereen Cook — Wed, 31 May 2023 21:31:38 +0000

The 2023 Canadian federal Budget[1] proposes amendments to the Income Tax Act (Tax Act)[2]. These include the qualification of “lithium […]

Le lithium provenant de saumures est désormais une « ressource minérale » : les modifications proposées à la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu du Canada confirment l’importance de qualifier les « minéraux critiques » à titre de « ressources minérales » aux fins du crédit d’impôt pour l’exploration de minéraux critiques (CIEMC) de 30 %

Shereen Cook — Wed, 31 May 2023 21:23:59 +0000

Le budget fédéral canadien de 2023[1] propose des modifications à la Loi de l’impôt sur le revenu (Loi Fiscale)[2] qui […]

Gitxaala First Nation Challenges British Columbia’s Mineral Tenure Regime

Robin Longe — Wed, 24 May 2023 15:47:23 +0000

The Province of British Columbia’s “free entry” mineral tenure regime, which allows the holder of a free miner certificate to […]

Ontario Court of Appeal upholds arbitration agreement: A common-sense approach to contractual interpretation

Nicole Tzannidakis — Tue, 23 May 2023 18:32:28 +0000

In a recent arbitration decision, Baffinland Iron Mines LP v Tower-EBC G.P., S.E.N.C , the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the application […]

Are large-scale joint ventures making a comeback in the mining sector?

Greg McNab — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:11:18 +0000

In the last few years, when public capital markets were harder to access (particularly for junior companies), it became increasingly […]

Mining Indaba 2023

Greg McNab — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:18:38 +0000

As the sun sets on Mining Indaba 2023 and we all make our way home (except for the few that […]

Change is on the Horizon for Miners in Colombia

John J. Hay — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 16:24:51 +0000

In recent months, Colombia has witnessed several changes to its regulatory landscape with potentially far-reaching effects for the energy and […]

Nouveau crédit d’impôt de 30% pour l’exploration de minéraux critiques du Canada : Il y a du nouveau!

Shereen Cook — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:16:08 +0000

Le 15 décembre 2022, le projet de loi C-32[1], qui prévoit l’instauration du nouveau crédit d’impôt non remboursable de 30 % pour l’exploration […]

Canada’s new 30% critical mineral exploration tax credit: Recent updates

Shereen Cook — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:10:27 +0000

On December 15, 2022, Bill C-32[1], providing for the new non-refundable “30% Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit” (30% CMETC) proposed […]

AME Podcast: Canada’s changing regulations for raising capital and building mines

Kimberly Burns — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:28:20 +0000

Kimberly Burns, Leanne Krawchuk and Chelsea Wilson sat down with AME Podcast: Exploration Matters, where they talk about regulatory changes that […]

How can the private sector help strengthen critical minerals supply chains?

Melissa J. Kopolow — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:28:40 +0000

Overview To meet the rising demand for clean energy technologies, the production of minerals such as lithium, copper, and cobalt […]

Further tightening of Canada’s National Security Review process

Sandy Walker — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:57:50 +0000

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced Wednesday significant proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA). […]

Chinese investors ordered to divest interests in critical minerals sector

Adam Goodman — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:17:49 +0000

On November 2, 2022, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne issued a statement indicating that the Government of […]

ESG in mining: Producing, not just protecting value

Humza Vanderman — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:57:50 +0000

ESG has long had the attention of the mining industry. With strong social licences to operate so critical to the […]

It’s in the budget: New measures for mining companies and a new super flow-through financing tax credit for investors

Victor Qian — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:22:20 +0000

On April 7, 2022, the Government of Canada delivered Budget 2022 – A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make […]

Canadian Securities Administrators caution issuers against using overly promotional “greenwashing” language in continuous disclosure

Bill Gilliland — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:16:54 +0000

On November 3, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Staff Notice 51-364 Continuous Disclosure Review Program Activities for the […]

A primer on the risks of foreign investment

Rachel Howie — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:11:25 +0000

Dentons’ partners Rachel A. Howie, James Langley and John J. Hay were featured in an episode of The Northern Miner Podcast where they discussed the […]

AME Podcast: Exploration Matters, “Did cannabis steal mining investors?”

Kimberly Burns — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:28:34 +0000

Partner Kimberly Burns sat down with AME Podcast: Exploration Matters, where she compares and contrasts investments in the mining and […]

Simple Steps at the Start to Protect for the Future Investment Structuring for Miners

Rachel Howie — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:27:03 +0000

Canadian miners face multifaceted and often complex challenges when investing abroad. Investment structuring, so miners can obtain the benefits of […]

Liening Forward: Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the PPCLA)

Alexis Barr-Gusa — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 21:11:51 +0000

The Alberta’s Builders’ Lien Act has been amended and renamed the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the Act). The amended and […]

Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act: Key amendments that will impact stakeholders from the construction industry

Alexis Barr-Gusa — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:08:21 +0000

Alberta’s Builders’ Lien Act has been amended and renamed the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the Act).[1] The amended […]

Turkey’s mining regulations: Overview of the legal framework and key considerations

Şahin Ardıyok — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:43:36 +0000

Turkey is a country with vast natural resources, including energy raw materials, metallic mines, natural stones, and industrial raw materials. […]

TSX Venture Exchange announces changes to minimum pricing requirements

Diana Nakka — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:55:58 +0000

On June 23, 2022, the TSX Venture Exchange (the Exchange) announced changes to its minimum pricing requirement for shares listed […]

What the Mining Industry can learn from Chile’s shift to Green Hydrogen

José Ignacio Morán — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:40:14 +0000

Chile’s green hydrogen strategy In November 2020, the Chilean Ministry of Energy published its National Green Hydrogen Strategy, a roadmap […]

The latest trends in mining disputes in Canada

Rachel Howie — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:56:59 +0000

In this vlog, Rachel Howie discusses trends in mining disputes and risk management for Canadian mining companies from an international […]

The latest trends in mining disputes in Ecuador

Leyre Suárez Davalos — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:48:18 +0000

In this vlog, Leyre Suárez Davalos from Dentons Ecuador – Quito office provides an overview of the mining landscape in […]

The latest trends in mining disputes in Bolivia

Jorge Inchauste — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:41:22 +0000

In this vlog, Jorge Luis Inchauste, Partner at Dentons Guevara & Gutierrez in Bolivia talks about the mining landscape in […]

Introducing our Dentons Global Mining Guide

Dentons Mining Group — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:44:41 +0000

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our Dentons Global Mining Guide, Regardless of where you are on your mining […]

Proposed amendments to Canada’s national security regulations for foreign investment: Pre-closing clearance process to be available to foreign minority investors

Sandy Walker — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:13:52 +0000

On February 12, the Canadian Government launched a 30 day public consultation on proposed amendments to the Investment Canada Act’s National […]

Litiges fiscaux dans le secteur minier au Canada : Ce que les contribuables doivent retenir de dossiers fiscaux récents

Shereen Cook — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 22:56:49 +0000

Malgré les nombreux défis mondiaux que la pandémie de COVID-19 a entraînés, le Canada est demeuré un chef de file […]

Tax litigation in the Canadian mining industry: What taxpayers should learn from recent tax files

Shereen Cook — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:10:45 +0000

Despite the multiple global challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has remained a world leader in the mining […]

The latest trends in mining disputes in Colombia

Hernan Rodriguez — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:09:23 +0000

During this vlog we hear from Hernán Rodriguez who will cover Colombia’s significant potential for mining investments and activities. He will address project […]

Latest trends in mining disputes in Chile

Enrique Benítez — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:03:25 +0000

In this inaugural vlog episode, Enrique Benítez presents some key figures for the mining industry in Chile, including the country being […]

Canadian Securities Administrators propose mandatory climate-related disclosure for reporting issuers

Bill Gilliland — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:01:31 +0000

On October 18, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published a CSA Notice and Request for Comment (Notice) on proposed National […]

ESG – Supply chain and financing: View from the field

Paul M. Lalonde — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:00:33 +0000

Join Paul Lalonde and Sean Stephenson as they explore ESG & supply chains in a practical manner. With leading in-house […]

OSC Guidance on assessment and investigation cooperation

Kelly Osaka — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:29:03 +0000

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has recently released a Staff Notice, OSC Staff Notice 15-707 Enforcement Branch Enforcement Investigation Guidance, […]

British Columbia government announces key findings and recommendations from audit of code requirements for tailings storage facilities

Robin Longe — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:19:56 +0000

Background Following the 2014 breach of the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at the Mount Polley Mine, the British Columbia Government […]

Cortec v Republic of Kenya: Cautionary tale on local due diligence for international mining projects

Rachel Howie — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:38:17 +0000

On March 19, 2021,[1] an ad hoc Committee for the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) upheld a […]

Canadian securities regulators adopt new non-GAAP financial disclosure requirements for Canadian public companies

Eric Lung — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:35:53 +0000

On May 27, 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure […]

Securities regulators propose reduced periodic disclosure requirements for Canadian public companies

Eric Lung — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:32:58 +0000

On May 20, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published for comment Proposed Amendments to National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations and other […]

Secondary market liability: Lessons for mining issuers arising from the first merits decision in Canada

Kimberly Burns — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:01:31 +0000

Overview After over a decade of lying in wait for trial, the provisions for secondary market liability in Ontario’s Securities […]

Secondary market liability: Holding experts and mining executives accountable

Kimberly Burns — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:35:32 +0000

The securities legislation of every Canadian province and territory gives certain rights to parties that invest in the secondary market, […]

Canadian government identifies list of critical minerals

Eric Lung — Wed, 12 May 2021 14:41:05 +0000

On March 11, 2021, the Government of Canada published its 2021 Critical Minerals List, identifying certain minerals of key national […]

Environment and climate change trends to watch in 2021: Increasing focus on ESG in the mining sector

Alex G. MacWilliam — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:16:04 +0000

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are now at the forefront of corporate thinking, as a source of both risk […]

Constitutional Court of Ecuador to Make Landmark “Rights of Nature” Ruling

Eric Lung — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:41:49 +0000

In what may result in a landmark decision, on October 19th, 2020, the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court held a hearing to […]

National Security Review updated guidance – personal data, critical minerals, sensitive technologies and SOEs

Sandy Walker — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 20:41:16 +0000

Late yesterday, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry issued updated Guidelines on the National Security Review of Investments (Guidelines). In a […]

Trends in foreign investment review: Expanding role for national security in Canada’s foreign investment review

Sandy Walker — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:02:13 +0000

Most foreign investors will enter Canada without a hiccup. However, a small number of transactions may receive closer scrutiny under […]

How to participate as a potential bidder in a sale or investor solicitation process conducted by a mining company under the CCAA

Aaron Aitken — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:15:51 +0000

Over the course of the last year, a number of insolvent mining companies in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Québec and […]

Canadian Securities Administrators publishes guidance on “hot button” issues on mineral project disclosure

Eric Lung — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 16:50:24 +0000

On October 29, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued Multilateral Staff Notice 51-361, which summarizes the key findings and […]

Québec tax update: amendments impacting flow-through shares investors

Shereen Cook — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:41:09 +0000

Following the Department of Finance Canada’s announcement in July 2020, Finances Québec issued on November 6, 2020, an Information Bulletin […]

Canadian-led organization advocates for international agreement on space mineral resource exploration

Eric Lung — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:28:22 +0000

When you hear the word mining, do you picture the Moon? What was once the subject matter of science fiction […]

Canada opens consultation on a new policy for Responsible Business Conduct strategy for Canadian companies abroad

Sean Stephenson — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:39:59 +0000

On September 18, 2020, Global Affairs Canada opened its consultation on the Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Strategy for Canadian companies […]

Mining regulation in Zambia

Eric Suwilanji Silwamba — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:48:56 +0000

Introduction Dentons has recently combined with law firm Eric Silwamba, Jalasi and Linyama Legal Practitioners in Zambia. This exciting opportunity […]

BC to extend mineral exploration work permits until the end of 2021

Eric Lung — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:56:17 +0000

In response to one of the Association for Mineral Exploration’s key recommendations related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic […]

Mining companies and green finance opportunities

Bill Gilliland — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:47:16 +0000

As mining companies start to incorporate renewable energy into their mining operations, they should consider the environmental and sustainable finance […]

COVID-19: A welcome relief for flow-through share issuers

David Gravel — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:52:22 +0000

As part of its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, the Government of Canada recently announced, on July 10, 2020, that it […]

Structuring mining transactions for investment treaty protections

Rachel Howie — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:40:09 +0000

The Mining Law Canada Blog is edited by the co-leads of Dentons Canada Mining group, Leanne Krawchuk and Robin Longe. Foreign […]

BC releases COVID-19 employment health and safety guidelines for natural resource sector

Eric Lung — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:19:41 +0000

On May 13, 2020, B.C.’s Ministry of Health and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (the “BCCDC”) published a […]

Use of dispute financing in the mining sector

Rachel Howie — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 15:30:11 +0000

Dispute financing has seen a marked expansion over the last decade as new funders emerge and existing funders increase their […]

Royalty Arrangements – Risk Mitigation Considerations for Operators

Michael Beeforth — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 15:30:12 +0000

Royalty arrangements are an important and increasingly common aspect of the mining world. Royalty interests are often offered by mining […]

Canadian Securities Administrators publish the results of a review of mineral resource estimate disclosure in technical reports

Eric Lung — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 20:27:45 +0000

On June 4, 2020, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published CSA Staff Notice 43-311 – Review of Mineral Resource […]

Joint Ventures in the Mining industry

Eric Lung — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 16:00:16 +0000

As a result of the physical distancing requirements and government-mandated shut downs put into effect in response to COVID-19, many […]

COVID 19 – Opportunities and challenges for M&A in the Canadian mining sector

Robin Longe — Thu, 21 May 2020 20:03:35 +0000

The Mining Law Canada Blog is edited by the co-leads of Dentons Canada Mining group, Leanne Krawchuk and Robin Longe. The […]

Canadian Government Unveils Strategic Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan

Eric Lung — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:23:58 +0000

On March 3, 2019, the Canadian federal, provincial and territorial governments (other than Ontario and Saskatchewan) collectively unveiled the Canadian […]

Araya v Nevsun: Potential expansion of local liability for international actions

Rachel Howie — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:10:38 +0000

On January 23, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada heard oral arguments on the appeal in Nevsun Resourcs Ltd. v […]

Mining Regulator May Owe Duty to Mine Owners

Jaclyn Vanstone — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:23:56 +0000

Last summer, the Supreme Court of British Columbia held that a mining regulator may, in limited circumstances, owe a duty […]