Mergers and Acquisitions

Amarillo Gold Corp. in its acquisition by Hochschild Mining PLC

Amarillo Gold Corp.
Key Contact
Alan Hutchison

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Team
Patrick J. Sullivan

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Neil Rosen

Associate, Corporate, Toronto

Alain Fournier

Partner, Tax, Montréal

Colena Der

Partner, Tax, Calgary

Alina Tamm

Associate, Tax, Toronto

On March 30, 2022, Amarillo Gold Corp. announced its acquisition by Hochschild Mining PLC for $164.5 million. The acquisition will create Lavras Gold Corp., a new Brazil-focused exploration company. The transaction will provide Lavras with the Lavras do Sul gold project located in southern Brazil.

Amarillo Gold Corp. is a Toronto-based exploration company focused on its two gold projects located in Brazil, the Posse Gold Project in Mara Rosa and the Lavras do Sul Project in Rio Grande do Sul State.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised Amarillo Gold Corp. with a team consisting of Alan Hutchison, Patrick Sullivan, Megan Young, Neil Rosen (Corporate), Alain Fournier, Colena Der, and Alina Khakhuda (Tax).

Value
$164.5 million
Date Closed
March 30, 2022
Lead Office
Vancouver
Key Contact
Alan Hutchison

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Team
Patrick J. Sullivan

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Neil Rosen

Associate, Corporate, Toronto

Alain Fournier

Partner, Tax, Montréal

Colena Der

Partner, Tax, Calgary

Alina Tamm

Associate, Tax, Toronto