Mining
Goodmans Mining Group advises companies on transactions, from venture capital financing and initial public offerings to international acquisitions and joint ventures. With over 25 years’ experience supporting clients in the mining industry, we have thoughtfully developed the cross-functional legal expertise necessary to support the operations and growth of our mining clients internationally.
Our lawyers are experts in the complex commercial agreements that underpin mining revenue streams. We were engaged in the very first streaming arrangement in Canada and have maintained focus and leadership in this area for more than 15 years.
Clients choose us when they want to establish joint ventures, negotiate mineral prospecting and exploration agreements, acquire and sell oil and gas interests and arrange all levels of equity and debt financing activities. We expertly advise in connection with earn-in, option, royalty and other exploration-stage agreements, risk mitigation, tax efficiencies, and we assist clients to coordinate their claim, permit and license management in a variety of jurisdictions around the world.
Our lawyers are deeply familiar with all aspects of technical reporting under Canada’s NI 43-101, Australia’s Joint Ore Reserves Committee code and mineral laws of international jurisdictions.
Recognized as among the best in Canada by numerous leading industry publications, our lawyers pride themselves in providing full development support on resource-based matters.
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Meet our teamFeatured Work
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Capital Markets
Zodiac Gold closes non-brokered private placement
Goodmans LLP advised Zodiac Gold Inc. in connection with the closing of the second and final tranche of its non-brokered private placement… -
Mining
Paulson and NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. to acquire Barrick Gold Corp.’s 50% stake in Donlin Gold LLC for US$1 billion
Goodmans LLP is advising Paulson & Co Inc. in connection with a backstop financing commitment entered into as part of its agreement to jointly acquire with NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. a 50% interest… -
Mining
Mandalay Resources Corporation and Alkane Resources announce merger
Goodmans LLP is advising Mandalay Resources Corporation in connection with its agreement to combine in a merger of equals transaction with Alkane Resources Ltd., pursuant to which Alkane will acquire… -
Mining
Newmont Corporation completes its non-core divestiture program
Goodmans LLP acted as primary counsel to Newmont Corporation on various divestitures… -
Mining
Coeur Mining, Inc. acquires SilverCrest Metals Inc. at an implied equity value of approximately US$1.7 billion
Goodmans LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Coeur Mining, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of SilverCrest Metals Inc., whereby pursuant to a plan of arrangement Coeur acquired all of the issued… -
Capital Markets
Mandalay Resources Corporation Base Shelf Prospectus
Goodmans LLP advised Mandalay Resources Corporation in connection with its base shelf prospectus dated December…
Insights
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Mining
Ontario Proposes Limits on Critical Mineral and Essential Infrastructure Investments by Non-Canadians
In a political environment charged with concerns about foreign control over critical minerals and essential infrastructure, the Ontario government has introduced new legislation to safeguard those… -
Capital Markets
Canada Initiates Consultations and Proposes New Measures to Strengthen Anti-Modern Slavery Efforts
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to combat… -
Competition and Foreign Investment
Canadian Government’s Approval of Glencore/Teck and a Ministerial Statement Signals Muscular New Standards for Investment Canada Act Undertakings and Metals and Minerals Transactions
Executive SummaryA recent approval under the Investment Canada Act (“ICA”), and a policy statement by the Minister, signals important developments for investors into Canada, including:The… -
Capital Markets
Public Safety Canada Releases Updated Guidance on Modern Slavery Reporting Obligations
The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”) came into force on January 1, 2024, implementing enhanced reporting requirements for certain entities to… -
Environmental
Supreme Court of Canada Holds Designated Projects Scheme Under the Impact Assessment Act is Unconstitutional
On October 13, 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its advisory decision regarding the constitutionality of the federal government’s environmental assessment (EA) regime in Reference re… -
Environmental
Ontario Amends the Mining Act to Streamline Closure Planning and Mineral Recovery Requirements
On May 18, 2023, the Province of Ontario granted Royal Assent to various amendments to the Mining Act through Bill 71, the Building More Mines Act, 2023 (“Bill 71”). The government’s stated purpose of…
Awards & Recognition
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Consistently Recommended, Mining 2025
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Natural Resources Law 2025
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Best Law Firms - Canada Recognized, Mining Law 2025
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The Legal 500 Canada Tier 4, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining 2024
News & Events
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Aging and Health Care
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2025 Once Again Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to be recognized in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Congratulations to the 96 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across… -
Banking and Financial Services
Chambers and Partners Once Again Honours Goodmans with Global Recognition
We are proud to announce Goodmans LLP continues to receive top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2025 Guide released today.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Recognized in the Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025
Goodmans is delighted to share we are featured in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms - Canada 2025, recognizing us as one of the country’s exceptional law firms across 40 industries and practices…