Mining and Natural Resources

Canada’s energy market showing signs of renewed life

The Canadian oil and gas sector has experienced turbulent times as of late. Total declines in market capitalization among Canadian oil and gas...

Return to mineral exploration – a legal perspective

As 2017 begins, there's a newfound sense of optimism in the mining industry. Capital is starting to return to exploration stage projects and...

Decision to approve Pacific Northwest LNG facility a boost to industry

The Liberal government’s decision to approve the Pacific Northwest LNG Project demonstrates that the federal government is prepared to make...

Contested private placements under new take-over bid regime: Securities regulators reject Hecla challenge of Dolly Varden private placement

Canadian securities regulators have declined to cease trade a private placement of equity securities by a target company implemented following the...

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies meaning of “Indian”

The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision confirms that "Indians” under subsection 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867 includes all Aboriginal...

Final guidance on Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act – Get ready to enrol and report

On March 1, 2016, the Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) issued its finalized implementation tools for businesses required to comply with the...