Mining
Goodmans Mining Group advises companies on transactions, from venture capital financing and initial public offerings to international acquisitions and joint ventures. With over 25 years’ experience supporting clients in the mining industry, we have thoughtfully developed the cross-functional legal expertise necessary to support the operations and growth of our mining clients internationally.
Our lawyers are experts in the complex commercial agreements that underpin mining revenue streams. We were engaged in the very first streaming arrangement in Canada and have maintained focus and leadership in this area for more than 15 years.
Clients choose us when they want to establish joint ventures, negotiate mineral prospecting and exploration agreements, acquire and sell oil and gas interests and arrange all levels of equity and debt financing activities. We expertly advise in connection with earn-in, option, royalty and other exploration-stage agreements, risk mitigation, tax efficiencies, and we assist clients to coordinate their claim, permit and license management in a variety of jurisdictions around the world.
Our lawyers are deeply familiar with all aspects of technical reporting under Canada’s NI 43-101, Australia’s Joint Ore Reserves Committee code and mineral laws of international jurisdictions.
Recognized as among the best in Canada by numerous leading industry publications, our lawyers pride themselves in providing full development support on resource-based matters.
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Mining
Coeur Mining, Inc. to acquire SilverCrest Metals Inc. at an implied equity value of approximately US$1.7 billion
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Coeur Mining, Inc. in connection with entering into a definitive agreement with SilverCrest Metals Inc., whereby pursuant to a plan of arrangement Coeur will… -
Mining
Hudbay Minerals completes US$402 million bought deal equity offering
Goodmans LLP advised Hudbay Minerals Inc. in the public offering of its common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of US$402,477,000, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ overallotment… -
Mining
Hudbay Minerals buys Copper Mountain Mining
Goodmans LLP acted for Hudbay Minerals Inc. in the closing of its previously announced court-approved plan of arrangement with Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, pursuant to which Hudbay has acquired… -
Restructuring
Sherritt International Corporation Completes $90 Million Notes Purchase Transaction
Goodmans LLP represented Sherritt International Corporation in its $90 Million Notes Purchase Transaction Pursuant to Oversubscribed Offers… -
Banking and Financial Services
Argonaut Gold Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Magino Financing Package
Goodmans LLP represented Macquarie Bank Limited and a syndicate of lenders in connection with a financing provided to Argonaut Gold Inc. ("Argonaut… -
Mining
Mandalay Resources Corporation Completes the Sale of the Challacollo Silver-Gold Project in Chile to Aftermath Silver Limited
Goodmans LLP represented Mandalay Resources Corporation in connection with its sale of Minera Mandalay Challacollo Limitada (“MMC”), which currently owns the Challacollo silver-gold project located in…
Insights
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Competition and Foreign Investment
Canadian Government’s Approval of Glencore/Teck and a Ministerial Statement Signals Muscular New Standards for Investment Canada Act Undertakings and Metals and Minerals Transactions
Executive SummaryA recent approval under the Investment Canada Act (“ICA”), and a policy statement by the Minister, signals important developments for investors into Canada, including:The… -
Capital Markets
Public Safety Canada Releases Updated Guidance on Modern Slavery Reporting Obligations
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to… -
Environmental
Supreme Court of Canada Holds Designated Projects Scheme Under the Impact Assessment Act is Unconstitutional
On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its advisory decision regarding the constitutionality of the federal government’s environmental assessment (EA) regime in Reference re… -
Environmental
Ontario Amends the Mining Act to Streamline Closure Planning and Mineral Recovery Requirements
On May 18, 2023, the Province of Ontario granted Royal Assent to various amendments to the Mining Act through Bill 71, the Building More Mines Act, 2023 (“Bill 71”). The government’s stated purpose of… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
Government of Canada to Overhaul National Security Rules of the Investment Canada Act
The Government of Canada has introduced amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA) that propose to enhance the government’s ability to review, block or modify foreign investments in Canada on the… -
Mining
2022 Federal Budget: Government Supports Critical Mineral Projects in Canada
The 2022 federal budget (the “Budget”) commits significant funding and proposes far-reaching measures to boost the development of Canada’s mining industry for critical minerals that are essential to…
Awards & Recognition
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Natural Resources Law 2025
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Mining Law 2025
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The Legal 500 Canada Tier 4, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining 2024
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Consistently Recommended, Mining 2024
News & Events
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Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025
Goodmans is delighted to share we are featured in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025, recognizing us as one of the country’s exceptional law firms across 40 industries and practices… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chambers and Partners Once Again Honours Goodmans with Top-Tier Recognition
We are delighted to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Canada 2025 Guide.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on… -
Energy
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024 has recognized 10 Goodmans LLP partners among Canada's experts in the areas of energy and mining.Congratulations to our…