Alan Hutchison

Consult before exploring: mineral tenure and Indigenous rights

In Osler Legal Outlook, we explore what these developments could mean for mineral exploration in 2025 and beyond.

Osler EV infrastructure and investment summit: Critical minerals

Exploring options for overcoming delays in building a domestic supply chain for the minerals and raw materials needed to manufacture EV-batteries.

Indigenous Law Insights: Mineral tenure and First Nations internal governance disputes

Legal and business professionals in many industries across Canada consider it essential to stay abreast of developments in Indigenous law and...

Grassy Narrows brings the battle over mining claims and the duty to consult to Ontario

A notice of application alleges that the Ontario Mining Act violates a First Nation's treaty rights and contravenes principles laid out in the UNDRIP.

PDAC 2024 delivers mixed signals as attendees look for answers to industry challenges

PDAC 2024 kicked off with a strong start with large crowds and a buzz of optimism seeking answers to industry challenges.

Canada emerging as a powerhouse in the global EV supply chain

Ambitious goals to decarbonize the economy, combined with global geopolitical dynamics.

Ontario Court of Appeal provides guidance on the meaning of ‘material change’ under the Securities Act

What constitutes a “material change” requiring disclosure under the Ontario Securities Act? Two companion decisions from the Ontario Court of...