As the federal government gets ready to table the federal budget, which will be released on April 16, 2024 (Budget Day), and the tax community weighs in on the tax measures expected to be unveiled...

The Alberta government and the Métis Settlements General Counsel recently agreed to amendments to the existing co-management agreement between such parties, which will provide Métis settlements within the province of Alberta with increased benefits from oil and gas development on Métis settlement lands.

Following our report in November, on December 2, 2010, Bill 26 received Royal Assent and came into force as the Mines and Minerals (Coalbed Methane) Amendment Act, 2010, S.A. 2010 c.20.

Canada's mining sector is experiencing a wave of consolidation driven by strong commodity prices, competition for quality assets, and supply-chain security concerns. Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical risk, the market remains active with fewer but larger transactions, particularly in precious metals and critical minerals. Government policy and strategic considerations are increasingly shaping investment decisions as new resources become harder to find in lower-risk jurisdictions.

Yukon Zinc, the owner of the Wolverine Mine in the Yukon, commenced restructuring proceedings in March 2015 under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).

Ecojustice will argue that Regulation 176/13, which allows major industries to avoid strict standards intended to protect at-risk species and their habitats, undermines and contravenes the Endangered Species Act.

On May 3, 2018, the Government of Ontario and a number of First Nations signed resource revenue sharing agreements.

The transaction amount was US$3.178 million, consisting of a net cash consideration of US$10 million being US$13.17 million less principal and interest on an exploration loan of US$3.17 million.

A Canadian court decision provides critical guidance on the scope of Canada's anti-corruption laws for companies operating internationally. The case examines when benefits provided to foreign officials constitute illegal quid pro quo arrangements, with particular implications for mining companies engaged in global operations requiring extensive government interaction.

Sander Grieve KC, comments in Lexpert's special edition on mining on how Canada's critical minerals sector stands at a pivotal juncture.

TNM reports that soon after the new guidelines were released, three Chinese firms were ordered to sell their stakes in three Canadian junior mining companies.

The critical minerals race is heating up, and Canada needs to catch up.

On February 21, 2023, Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. ("Elemental Altus") (TSXV: ELE) (OTCQX: ELEMF) announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of 19...

The Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024 is now available. This edition is a comprehensive resource that profiles top lawyers in the energy and mining sectors and covers the latest industry developments and trends.

With the increasingly ambitious global energy transition, the demand for metals used in emerging energy technologies continues to surge. Canada is taking steps...

It may not be at Canadian boardroom tables yet, but the federal government has started to turn its policy engine to contemplate conditions in the great unknown - starting with the moon.

Geoff Clarke, Miller Thomson's Mining Practice lead, discusses the challenges and benefits of flow-through shares (FTS) in the mining sector, particularly in light of rising concerns over the capital gains tax increase

On February 22, 2023, junior mining exploration company BTU Metals Corp. ("BTU") (TSXV: BTU) (OTC: BTUMF) announced that it had entered into a series of transactions with Kinross Gold Corporation ("Kinross")...

Lorelei says that a curated intellectual property strategy can provide a mining company with a wide variety of assets that can be the foundation for increased revenue, financing and success.

Canada's Intellectual Property Office has introduced a new expedited examination program for patent applications in critical technology sectors. The Key Technology Expedited Program waives the advanced examination fee and promises first office action within seven months for qualifying applications related to critical minerals supply chain innovations.