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Capital Markets
Modernizing NI 43-101: CSA Propose Sweeping Reforms to Mining Disclosure Standards
On June 12, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released for public comment a proposed repeal and replacement of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral… -
Capital Markets
SEC Requests Comment on Foreign Private Issuer Definition: Considerations for Canadian Issuers
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a concept release seeking public comment on whether the definition of “foreign private issuer” (FPI) under U.S. securities… -
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…
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Mining
Coeur Mining, Inc. acquires New Gold Inc. for US$7 billion
Goodmans LLP acted for Coeur Mining, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of New Gold Inc. for US$7 billion… -
Capital Markets
Century Lithium completes private placement
Goodmans LLP advised Century Lithium Corp. in connection with the closing of a C$7 million listed issuer financing exemption offering (the “Life Offering”) of its 14,893,616 units… -
Mining
Hudbay Minerals to acquire Arizona Sonoran for US$1.48 billion
Goodmans LLP is advising Hudbay Minerals Inc. in connection with its definitive agreement to acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (“ASCU”) for US$1.48 billion in an all-share transaction… -
Mining
Gold Candle acquires Fokus Mining
Goodmans LLP advised Gold Candle Ltd. in connection with acquiring all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Fokus Mining Corporation by way of a plan of arrangement in an… -
Capital Markets
Paulson & Co. completes US$40 million private placement for International Tower Hill Mines Ltd.
Goodmans LLP advised Paulson & Co. in connection with the US$40 million private placement of common shares by International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (“ITH… -
Mining
Fresnillo acquires Probe Gold in C$770 million all-cash transaction
Goodmans LLP acted for Fresnillo plc (“Fresnillo”) in connection with its acquisition of Probe Gold Inc. (“Probe”), pursuant to which a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fresnillo acquired 100% of the issued…
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Banking and Financial Services
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026 Recognizes Goodmans
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized in the 2026 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Congratulations to the 90 Goodmans lawyers recognized as leaders across… -
Banking and Financial Services
Chambers and Partners Honours Goodmans with 2026 Global Recognition
We are proud to announce Goodmans receives top-tier recognition from Chambers and Partners in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide released today.Recognition from Chambers and Partners is based on… -
Banking and Financial Services
Goodmans Recognized in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2026
Goodmans is pleased to share we are once again featured in the Best Law Firms - Canada 2026, recognizing us as one of Canada’s most exceptional law firms across 42 industries and practices.We are also…