Canada: Mining

The Supreme Court of Canada is poised to hear a case that will affect the future of mining and natural resource projects in British Columbia and across Canada. For participants in British Columbia's mining industry...

Mining disputes increasingly intersect with Indigenous rights, state regulation, and investor protection, as tribunals examine state conduct through the lens of Indigenous consultation, consent...

The British Columbia Supreme Court's decision in Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs v. British Columbia examines when licence transfers trigger deep consultation obligations with Indigenous Nations, and how consultation commitments made by the Crown can establish binding legal standards. The ruling explores the commercial risks that fall on resource proponents when Crown-led consultation proves inadequate, even though the constitutional duty rests with government.

The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently confirmed that company executives can be personally liable for environmental infractions.

Canada's M&A market in Q1 2026 showed strategic concentration as buyers focused on high-quality assets in energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors despite broader market uncertainty. With the top 10 deals accounting for nearly 70% of total transaction value and gold prices reaching historic highs, the quarter revealed how elevated commodity prices and evolving regulatory frameworks are positioning Canada for increased dealmaking activity as approval pathways clarify and investor confidence builds.

Federally, the Building Canada Act established a new Major Projects Office (MPO) aimed at accelerating nationally significant projects by streamlining federal approvals, coordinating financing...

This article examines how mining issuers can structure financings in 2026.

À première vue, l'exploitation minière des fonds marins peut sembler une activité réservée à un avenir lointain. Dans les faits, elle est de plus en plus considérée comme solution potentielle...

On November 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") released its decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich, providing important clarification on one of the more nuanced areas of Canadian securities law...