Mining Year In Review – Progress Amid Volatility

Although 2017 saw increased activity and optimism in the mining sector compared to the previous three years, significant challenges remain. Especially among mid-tier and junior mining companies, which represent the largest segment of the Canadian mining sector, this past year could be effectively summed up as 'two steps forward, one step back' in terms of overall market conditions and outlook. In such an uncertain market environment there is often no single dominant theme or issue that defines the year, especially from a legal perspective. However, there were a number of developments that significantly impacted the mining industry and merit close attention as we head into 2018.

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