Bennett Jones

Education

Queen's University, B.A. (Hons) University of Detroit Mercy, JD, 1996, including term of study of international law in London, England University of Windsor, LLB, 1996

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 1998

Sander A.J.R. Grieve KC

Partner

T: 416.777.4826 / E: grieves@bennettjones.com

Toronto

Sander Grieve practises public market finance and mergers and acquisitions. While Sander acts for clients in a number of industries, he focuses on global mining exploration, development and extraction.

In the finance field, he acts on behalf of issuers, underwriters and agents with respect to domestic and international securities issues. His M&A activities include engagements for a variety of vendors and purchasers, in the context of the full range of friendly and hostile mandates. His corporate retainers include advice on matters of corporate governance issues and crisis response and management.

Sander's recent recognitions include:

Leading lawyer in Mining Law, Chambers Global: The Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2018
Mining Law (Foreign Expert for Australia), Chambers Global: The Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2018
Leading lawyer in the area of Mining, Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, 2018
Leading lawyer in Energy - Mining, The Legal 500 Canada, 2018
Leading lawyer in Ontario in the area of Energy and Natural Resources, ILO Client Choice Awards, 2018

Sander is an active contributor in national, provincial and local politics, providing policy and communications advice to political leaders. He employs this knowledge in advising clients in relation to their interface with matters of public policy and government entities.

In 2009, Lexpert recognized Sander as a "Rising Star" in its Leading Lawyers Under 40.

Sander is a member of the Canadian Bar Association.

Select Experience

Paradigm Capital, as sole agent, in its C$8.4-million brokered private placement of flow-through and hard dollar units for Cartier Resources
Employment Hero Holdings, as Canadian counsel, in its acquisition of Humi Holdings, valued at over C$100 million
Greenland Resources in its off-take agreement with Finnish Outokumpu, for the long-term supply of molybdenum oxide, a critical raw material in Europe
Osisko Metals in its C$107.4-million "bought deal" brokered private placement of flow-through and hard units
O3 Mining Inc. in its $204 million-acquisition by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited by way of a negotiated take-over bid
Osisko Development in its US$57.5-million brokered private placement of units
O3 Mining in its C$21-million "bought deal" public offering of units
Argonaut Gold in its sale to Alamos Gold representing an enterprise value of US$555 million and in its concurrent spin-out of its US and Mexico assets into a new junior gold producer, Florida Canyon Gold
Florida Canyon Gold in the sale of its Mexican business unit, including the San Agustin mine, to Heliostar Metals
Florida Canyon Gold in its sale to Integra Resources by way of a court approved plan of arrangement for implied consideration of approximately C$95 million
Osisko Mining in its approximately C$2-billion sale to Gold Fields
Eight Capital in its brokered private placement of units of Silver Mountain Resources Inc. for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $9.6-million
Argonaut Gold Inc., in its $85-million "bought deal" public offering of common shares
Osisko Mining Inc. on its earn-in and joint venture on certain mineral properties held by Bonterra Resources Inc. in Quebec's Eeyou Istchee James Bay region
O3 Mining Inc. and Osisko Development Corp., in the spin-out transaction resulting in the formation of a new venture, Electric Elements Mining Corp., and its subsequent seed round equity financing
O3 Mining Inc. in its $18.5-million non-brokered private placement of common and flow-through shares
The syndicate of underwriters, co-led by Sprott Capital Partners and Eight Capital in the $9-million bought deal prospectus offering of 31,050,000 units of Silver Mountain Resources Inc.
Acquisition of IBI Group Inc. by Arcadis NV for $873 million via a plan of arrangement
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. in its issuance of US$195,000,000 of 9.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2025
The syndicate of underwriters, co-led by Eight Capital and Sprott Capital Partners, in the $26-million initial public offering of 52,900,000 units of Silver Mountain Resources Inc.
Osisko Metals Incorporated in its joint venture transaction with Appian Natural Resources Fund III LP, in which Appian acquired a 60% interest in Pine Point Project for approximately $100-million
Everyday People Financial Inc., in its listing on the TSX Venture Exchange by way of a "Qualifying Transaction" with Justify Capital Corp., a Capital Pool Company, to form Everyday People Financial Corp., including the non-brokered private placement of convertible debentures for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.8 million and the brokered private placement of units for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4.7 million
Argonaut Gold Inc., in its $195.3-million public offering of common shares
BMO Capital Markets Limited, on behalf of the joint bookrunners in the United Kingdom, and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., on behalf of a syndicate of agents in Canada, in connection with Horizonte Minerals Plc's placing of ordinary shares in the United Kingdom and marketed public offering of ordinary shares in Canada for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$68.5-million
Counsel to a syndicate of underwriters in connection with a $100-million bought deal treasury and secondary prospectus offering of common shares of Neo Performance Materials Inc.
Harvest Health & Recreation Inc., in the US $2.1-billion sale of all of its issued and outstanding shares to Trulieve Cannabis Corp. by way of a court approved statutory plan of arrangement
Osisko Green Acquisition Ltd. in its $250-million SPAC IPO. Osisko Green intends to make acquisitions in green energy companies to supplement the related mining business of Osisko Mining and Osisko Gold Royalties
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (Osisko Royalties) in connection with the "spin-out" of its mining assets and certain marketable securities to form "Osisko Development Corp." (Osisko Development), a newly-listed issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, by way of a "reverse takeover" of Barolo Ventures Corp., and concurrent private placements of subscription receipts and flow-through shares for aggregate gross proceeds of over $250 million, and an implied market capitalization of approximately $1 billion.
Paradigm Capital Inc., leading a syndicate of underwriters, in the $10.1-million bought deal brokered private placement of special warrants of Horizonte Minerals PLC
Eight Capital, leading a syndicate of agents, in the $7.4-million brokered private placement of common shares of C3 Metals Inc.
Paradigm Capital Inc., co-leading a syndicate of agents, in the $14.4-million brokered private placement of units of Thor Explorations Ltd.
Beacon Securities Limited, as co-agent, in the $6.5-million brokered private placement of subscription receipts of Tombill Mines Ltd. in connection with the reverse take-over of Bluerock Ventures Corp. by Tombill
BSM Technologies Inc., in its approximately $117.3 million sale to Geotab Inc. by way of plan of arrangement
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd., in its $300-million offering of senior unsecured debentures
Denham Capital, agrees to sell JDS Silver Holdings Ltd. to Coeur Mining, Inc. for up to US$250 million
Era Resources Inc., in its going private transaction by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Paradigm Capital Inc., as agent in the $7.3-million marketed public offering of common shares and warrants of Freegold Ventures Limited.
A syndicate of underwriters, co-led by Paradigm Capital Inc. and Cormark Securities Inc. regarding a $57.5 million bought deal financing by Sandstorm Resources Ltd.
Calico Resources Corp., in its business combination with Paramount Gold Nevada Corp. pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd., in its agreement with a syndicate of underwriters, co-led by BMO Capital Markets and RBC Capital Markets for a bought deal prospectus offering of approximately $173 million.
Oban Mining Corporation, in its acquisition of NioGold Mining Corp. pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement for approximately $60 million and concurrent $12.6-million private placement of subscription receipts
Oban Mining Corporation, in its acquisition of Northern Gold Mining Inc. pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement
Oban Mining Corporation, in a $13.1 million private placement of flow-through shares.
Crocodile Gold Corp., in its combination with Newmarket Gold Inc. pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement for approximately $185 million.
A syndicate of agents led by Beacon Securities Limited, in a private placement of units of Algold Resources Ltd.
Mountain Province Diamonds Inc., in its rights offering under which it raised gross proceeds of approximately $95,000,000
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd., in its agreement with a syndicate of underwriters, co-led by Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. and RBC Capital Markets for a bought deal private placement of approximately $200 million
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd., in its business combination to acquire Virginia Mines Inc. for approximately $461 million.
Canadian counsel to Osisko in an agreement (“the Agreement”) pursuant to which Yamana and Agnico Eagle jointly acquired 100% of Osisko’s issued and outstanding common shares for total consideration of $3.9 billion. The parties reached the Agreement following a hostile bid from Goldcorp Inc.
Acquirer in acquisition of Silver Standard's San Augistin Property
A syndicate of underwriters led by Salman Partners Inc., in an $8.675 million bought deal offering of common shares of Slyce Inc.
Independent Financial Advisor to Acadian Mining Corporation, in combination by plan of arrangement of Acadian Mining Corporation by LionGold Corp. Ltd.
Independent Financial Advisor to International Minerals Corporation, in combination by plan of arrangement of International Minerals Corporation by Hochschild Mining plc
Osisko Mining Corporation, in its proposed $550 million acquisition of Queenston Mining Inc. by way of plan of arrangement
Argonaut Gold Inc., a Canadian gold company engaged in exploration, mine development and production activities in Mexico, in its $341 million business combination with Prodigy Gold Inc. by way of plan of arrangement
First Uranium, in its $405 million sale of all of its principal operating assets
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Avion Gold Corporation, in its $389 million acquisition by Endeavour Mining Corporation
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of High River Gold Mines Ltd., in the offer by Nord Gold N.V. to acquire minority shareholdings
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Aeroquest International Limited, in its business combination with Geotech Ltd.
Azumah Resources Limited, on its $20 million prospectus offering of ordinary shares
Canadian counsel to lead Canadian agent in equity and bond offerings by Northland Resources S.A. in Canada, Europe and the United States for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$325 million
The Special Committee of Directors of Crocodile Gold, regarding offer from Armant, LLC
Adamus Resources Limited, in its $313 million combination by way of a scheme of arrangement with Endeavour Mining Corporation
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of St. Eugene Mining Corporation Limited, in the proposed share exchange offer by Claude Resources Inc. for the outstanding common shares of St. Eugene Mining Corporation Limited
The Special Committee of Augen Gold Corp., with the unsolicited take-over bid and subsequent approximately $63 million supported offer by Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc.
Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines Limited, with its $4.9 billion acquisition by Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.
Argonaut Gold, in its business combination with Pediment Gold Corp., creating a new enterprise valued at approximately $367 million
Norsemont Mining Inc., in the $520 million acquisition by HudBay Minerals Inc. of all of the outstanding common shares of Norsemont by way of formal take-over bid
Canadian Counsel to Andean Resources Limited, with its $3.6 billion acquisition by Goldcorp Inc.
Perilya Ltd., on its $184 million take-over bid for GlobeStar Mining Corporation
Marengo Mining Limited, on its completion of a best efforts offering valued at $63.25 million
A syndicate of underwriters co-led by TD Securities Inc. and Clarus Securities Inc., in a $28.75 million bought deal prospectus offering of Continental Gold Inc., completed in May 2016
Canadian Counsel to Andean Resources, on its completion of a $234.5 million public offering of common shares
Stillwater Mining Company, in its US$118 million acquisition of Marathon PGM Corporation by way of Plan of Arrangement
Argonaut Gold Inc., in a $150 million three-part transaction involving a financing through GMP Securities LP to raise $150 million, a business combination with Intuitivo Capital Corp. to become a public company, and the simultaneous completion of a $103 million take-over of Castle Gold Corporation
Marengo Mining Limited, on the completion of important public offering valued at $20.16 million
Osisko Mining Corporation, on its $372 million acquisition of Brett Resources Inc. by way of take-over bid
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Canadian Royalties Inc., on the $192 million acquisition of Canadian Royalties Inc. by Jilin Jien Nickel and Goldbrook Ventures
Canadian counsel to the syndicate of underwriters on a $46 million bought deal prospectus offering of common shares by Romarco Minerals Inc.
The syndicate of agents led by Paradigm Capital Inc., on a $7.7 million public offering of ordinary shares by Australian Solomons Gold
Andean Resources Limited, on a $90 million public offering of common shares
RBC Capital Markets and a syndicate of underwriters, of $86 million financing of Jaguar Mining Inc.
First Uranium Corporation, on the completion of a $61 million bought deal private placement of units
The syndicate of underwriters, on a $115 million public offering by Gold Wheaton Gold Corp.
Gold Eagle Mines Ltd., in its $1.5 billion friendly acquisition by Goldcorp Inc.
The syndicate of agents, for a $260 million private placement by Gold Wheaton Gold Corp.
Jaguar Mining Inc., on a $111 million offering
The syndicate of underwriters, on a $55 million offering by Moto Goldmines Limited
Andean Resources Limited, on a $40 million offering
New Gold Inc., on the US$1.6 billion business combination with Metallica Resources Inc. and Peak Gold Ltd.
Goldbelt Resources, on its $118 million acquisition of Wega Mining
The Special Committee of Arizona Star Resource Corp., on the $773 million take-over bid by Barrick Gold
Armtec Infrastructure Income Fund, on the $120 million acquisition of Con-Force, the related $60 million public offering and on the $105 million amended/restated credit facility
SouthernEra Diamonds, in the $115 million takeover by Mwana Africa PLC
Meridian Gold Inc., in $3.5 billion take-over bid by Yamana Gold Inc., including "poison pill" hearing before the Ontario Securities Commission. Meridian Gold Inc., Re (2007), 30 O.S.C.B. 9307 (O.S.C.)
The Special Committee of Peru Copper, in the $900 million takeover by Chinalco (Aluminum Corporation of China)
Rio Narcea Gold Mines, Ltd., in Lundin Mining Corporation’s $956 million take-over bid for Rio Narcea (2007)
Tiberon Minerals Ltd., in the $240 million take-over bid made for Tiberon by TML Acquisition Ltd.
U.S. Gold Corporation, on its $75 million private placement
Goldcorp Inc., on its share exchange takeover of Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. valued at $2.4 billion
Southern Platinum Corp., in its take-over by Lonmin Plc valued at $263 million.

Recent Recognitions

Chambers Canada

Ranked, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Chambers Global

Band 1, Mining (International & Cross Border)
Foreign expert for Australia
The Legal 500 Canada

Leading Lawyer, Energy — Mining
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Most Frequently Recommended, Mining
Repeatedly Recommended, Corporate Mid-Market; Corporate Finance & Securities
Best Lawyers in Canada

2024 Toronto Lawyer of the Year, Natural Resources Law
Recognized for Mining Law and Natural Resources Law
Global Law Experts

Recognized as a leading lawyer in Mining Law
IFLR 1000 Finance and Corporate

Recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions
IFLR 1000 The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms

Highly Regarded in M&A
ILO Client Choice Awards

Recognized as a leading lawyer in Ontario in Energy and Natural Resources
Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

Ranked, Mining
Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada

Recognized, Mining
Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition - Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers

Recognized as a leading Corporate lawyer in Canada
Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition - Canada's Leading Energy Lawyers

Recognized as a leading Energy lawyer in Canada
Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition - Canada's Leading Global Mining Lawyers

Recognized as a leading Mining lawyer in Canada
Who's Who Legal: Canada

Recognized, Mining
Who's Who Legal: The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers

Recognized as a leading lawyer in Mining

Recent Insights, News & Events

Ontario Moves to Fast Track Mining, Expand Discretion Over Tenure
Blog / April 22, 2025
On April 17, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 5, called the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5), an extensive legislative proposal aimed at accelerating resource development and reducing regulatory burdens across Ontario's key industries, including mining. Notably, Bill 5 also proposes a new discretionary authority to deny the issuance of mining leases and cancel existing claims and tenures for the purpose of protecting the "strategic national mineral supply chain".
Time To Get Serious or Become “Uninvestable”
Articles / April 01, 2025
Sander Grieve, KC writes in the April 2025 issue of Canadian Mining Journal on why Canadian governments must get serious about attracting investment to our mining sector—or risk Canada becoming uninvestable.
156 Bennett Jones Lawyers Featured in 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Announcements / March 11, 2025
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 156 Bennett Jones lawyers in the 2025 edition. The firm also received rankings across 32 practice areas.
Bennett Jones Discusses Opportunities in Canadian Mining at PDAC 2025
Blog / March 04, 2025
Despite current trade and geopolitical developments and uncertainties, Bennett Jones discusses opportunities for Canada’s mining industry in 2025 and beyond, including optimism driven by policy shifts and heightened demand in key areas.
Canada’s Greenland Resources Signs Ten Year Off-Take Agreement to Supply Molybdenum to Finland’s Outokumpu
Client Work / February 28, 2025
Greenland Resources announced it has signed an off-take agreement with Finnish Outokumpu, the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe and the second largest producer in the Americas, for the long-term supply of molybdenum oxide, a critical raw material in Europe.
Chambers Global Ranks Bennett Jones Lawyers in 2025 Guide
Announcements / February 13, 2025
Bennett Jones has been recognized in the Chambers Global Guide 2025, with 49 lawyers ranked across 19 practice areas. Clients in Canada and around the world trust us to navigate their most complex legal matters. Our inclusion in Chambers Global Guide 2025 highlights our commitment to an exceptional client experience, deep industry knowledge and long-standing client relationships.
Bennett Jones Wins Big at 2025 Americas M&A Atlas Awards
Announcements / February 11, 2025
Two Bennett Jones partners won individual awards and the firm acted on a deal of the year at the 16th annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards in New York City.
A Flurry of Mining Announcements in Ontario to Start 2025
Blog / February 03, 2025
The Ontario government launched into 2025 with a series of announcements on mineral exploration, its critical minerals strategy and cooperation with the United States. While we cannot lose sight of the subsequent election call, there is an indication of renewed priority for the sector at Queen's Park.
Discovery Announces US$425 Million Acquisition of Newmont’s Porcupine Complex
Client Work / January 30, 2025
Discovery Silver Corp. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire from a wholly owned subsidiary of Newmont Corporation 100% of Newmont’s interest in its Porcupine Operations based in and near Timmins, Ontario for total consideration of US$425 million.
Twenty-One Bennett Jones Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Lexpert Leading 500 Cross Border Lawyers
Announcements / January 14, 2025
Twenty-one Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized as leading lawyers in the 2025 Lexpert 500 Cross Border Directory (formerly ALM 500). This recognition underscores Bennett Jones' dedication to helping clients with their most complex legal matters. The Lexpert 500 Cross Border Directory profiles the most frequently recommended lawyers across Canada in approximately 35 practice areas identified via an extensive, annual peer survey. Lexpert produces the Directory in collaboration with American Lawyer Media.
Agnico Eagle to Acquire O3 Mining in Friendly $204 Million Transaction
Client Work / December 12, 2024
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and O3 Mining Inc. have jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive support agreement, pursuant to which Agnico Eagle has agreed to offer to acquire, directly or indirectly, all of the outstanding common shares of O3 Mining at $1.67 per common share in cash by way of a take-over bid. The offer is valued at approximately $204 million on a fully diluted in-the-money basis.
Bennett Jones Recognized as Top-Tier Firm in Legal 500 Canada Rankings
Announcements / November 14, 2024
Bennett Jones has once again been recognized as a top-tier firm in five practice areas in the 2025 Legal 500 Canada guide. Known for our deep knowledge and client-focused approach, we consistently deliver strategic solutions that help clients solve their most complex legal matters. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence and our dedication to achieving the best results for our clients.
Bennett Jones Top Ranked in Chambers Canada 2025
Announcements / September 26, 2024
Bennett Jones is proud to have once again been recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms across 41 practice areas, with 135 lawyer rankings in Chambers Canada 2025. These rankings reflect the deep trust our clients place in us to solve their most complex legal matters and underscore our lawyers' extensive understanding of their industries and businesses, enabling us to consistently deliver an exceptional experience. In this year's guide, Bennett Jones has 10 Band 1 practice rankings, 20 Band 1 lawyer rankings and 10 newly-ranked lawyers. In addition to this year's rankings, Bennett Jones was awarded Class Action Law Firm of the Year and was a finalist for Real Estate Law Firm of the Year.
42 Lawyers Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024
Announcements / September 09, 2024
42 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized for their legal expertise in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024. This issue highlights the latest industry developments, trends and legal issues including how the demand for critical minerals, ESG accountability and Indigenous consultation is reshaping dealmaking.
Florida Canyon Gold to Merge with Integra Resources
Client Work / August 14, 2024
Integra Resources Corp. and Florida Canyon Gold Inc. (FCGI) announced that they have entered into a definitive arrangement agreement, dated July 28, 2024, whereby Integra has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of FCGI pursuant to a court-approved plan of arrangement. Bennett Jones is acting as legal counsel to FCGI.
Gold Fields to Acquire Osisko Mining for $2.16 Billion
Client Work / August 12, 2024
Osisko Mining Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement dated August 12, 2024 pursuant to which Gold Fields Limited, through a 100% owned Canadian subsidiary, has agreed to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Osisko at a price of C$4.90 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately C$2.16 billion on a fully diluted basis. The transaction will be completed by way of a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario).
Twenty-Seven Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Special Edition on Finance and M&A
Announcements / April 18, 2024
Twenty-seven Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked in the April 2024 Lexpert Special Edition—Finance and M&A. The annual feature profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers in in Corporate Finance, M&A and related practices.
Impacts of Canada and Australia Collaboration on Critical Minerals
Blog / March 19, 2024
The collaboration between Canada and Australia on critical minerals provides further support for the global transition towards sustainable energy and resource management. As the governments embrace and encourage clean energy technologies and decoupling strategic metals from dependence on single providers, the demand for critical minerals used in batteries and other key components is expected to continue to rise. Recognizing the strategic importance of these minerals, Canada and Australia have forged a partnership to promote their shared priorities in the extracting, processing, and refining of critical minerals.
167 Bennett Jones Lawyers Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024
Announcements / March 06, 2024
167 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized for their legal expertise in the 2024 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Chambers Global Ranks Bennett Jones Lawyers in 2024 Edition
Announcements / February 15, 2024
Bennett Jones has 49 lawyer rankings across 19 practice areas in Chambers Global 2024. Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering 49 detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers.
From Exploration to Operations: Canada's Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and Considerations for the Mining Sector
Blog / February 09, 2024
By now, most Canadian mining companies ought to be aware of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the Act) which came into force on January 1, 2024. The Act imposes a reporting obligation on certain government institutions and private-sector entities that have a nexus to Canada and engage in certain activities. The first reporting deadline is quickly approaching, with the first reports due by May 31, 2024 (and by May 31 of every year thereafter).
Twenty-Three Bennett Jones Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Lexpert ALM 500 Directory
Announcements / January 22, 2024
Twenty-three Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in the 2024 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. The Lexpert/ALM 500 Directory profiles the most frequently recommended lawyers across Canada in approximately 35 practice areas identified via an extensive, annual peer survey. Lexpert produces the Directory in collaboration with American Lawyer Media.
Bennett Jones Top Ranked in Chambers Canada 2024
Announcements / September 28, 2023
Bennett Jones has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms across 39 practice areas, with 124 lawyer rankings in Chambers Canada 2024. In this year's guide, Bennett Jones has 11 Band 1 practice rankings, 21 Band 1 lawyer rankings and 10 newly-ranked lawyers. In addition to this year's rankings, Bennett Jones was awarded Real Estate Law Firm of the Year and was a finalist in Projects and Energy Law Firm of the Year.
Bennett Jones Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2024
Announcements / August 24, 2023
104 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized across 46 practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. The recognized lawyers work in Bennett Jones' offices across Canada in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver, highlighting the firm's national expertise.
12 Bennett Jones Lawyers Recognized in IFLR1000 Americas 2023
Announcements / July 14, 2023
IFLR1000 has recognized 18 Bennett Jones practice areas and 12 lawyers in the 2023 Americas rankings.
Mondaq Future Series: Powering Up
Event / June 27, 2023
Legal Considerations in the Electric Vehicle Life Cycle—From Raw Materials to Infrastructure The automotive industry is undergoing a monumental shift to the production of electric vehicles and new partnerships are forming with other sectors. Michael Smith, Sander Grieve and Duncan McPherson were panelists in a Mondaq Future Series webinar where they explored what the new EV supply chain means for automakers and suppliers, the mining industry, infrastructure and electrical grids.
Where To Next: Resource Nationalism
Articles / June 01, 2023
Sander Grieve writes in Canadian Mining Journal on steps being taken by governments, including Canada's, to have more of a direct interest in the extraction of their country's mineral resources. The toolkit includes: foreign investment reviews and divestiture orders; state ownership; export controls and public incentives.
Chambers Global Ranks Bennett Jones Lawyers in 2023 Edition
Announcements / March 06, 2023
Bennett Jones has 50 lawyer rankings across 19 practice areas in Chambers Global 2023. Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers.
Twenty-One Bennett Jones Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Lexpert ALM 500 Directory
Announcements / February 06, 2023
Twenty-one Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in the 2023 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. The Lexpert/ALM 500 Directory profiles the most frequently recommended lawyers across Canada in approximately 35 practice areas identified via an extensive, annual peer survey. Lexpert produces the Directory in collaboration with American Lawyer Media.
One-Half of the Critical Minerals Story: Canadian Mining Journal
Articles / January 12, 2023
Sander Grieve, Steven Bennett, Zirjan Derwa and Martin Ignasiak write in Canadian Mining Journal on the federal government's new announcements on state-owned enterprise investment in Canada's critical minerals sector—and the new questions the policies raise.
Ontario Securities Commission Reverts to Pre-Covid Shorter Prospectus Review Periods
Blog / January 06, 2023
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has announced that it will return to its pre-December 7, 2021, service standard timelines and commitments for prospectus reviews effective January 9, 2023, given market changes and ahead of the full review of the OSC Service Commitment for the next fiscal year. The OSC had previously temporarily changed its service commitments standards and expanded service timelines on December 7, 2021 (as updated by the 2022 annual service commitment review), which are effective to March 31, 2023, in response to heightened market activity and substantially increased volume and complexity of filings submitted to the OSC.
Mountain Province Diamonds Completes US$195 Million Cross-Border Debt Refinancing
Client Work / December 23, 2022
Bennett Jones acted as legal counsel to Mountain Province in its private placement of US$195,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2025, which refinanced US$189,150,000 aggregate principal amount of the issuer's existing 8.000% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2022. Mountain Province repaid the remaining balance of the existing notes at maturity with cash on hand.
Canada's New Critical Minerals Strategy—Recycling the Regulatory Regime
Blog / December 16, 2022
On Friday, December 9, 2022, the federal government released the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy, a comprehensive multi-disciplinary government policy package designed to facilitate increased production and processing of critical minerals vital to the green and digital economy. The government committed to, among other things, reviewing the regulatory processes and red tape faced by Canadian-regulated mining companies attempting to bring mines from exploration to production, with a view to placing Canada at the forefront of the increasing global demand for clean energy.
Canada Draws a Line on Critical Minerals, But Leaves Unanswered Questions
In The News / November 14, 2022
Sander Grieve and Zee Derwa comment in The Northern Miner (TNM) on the Canadian government's new approach to Chinese investment in Canada’s critical minerals sector. The new policy says that significant transactions by foreign SOEs in the sector will only be approved on an exceptional basis.
Bennett Jones Shines In Legal 500 Canada Rankings
Announcements / November 09, 2022
Bennett Jones has been recognized as a top-tier firm in five practice areas in the 2023 Legal 500 Canada guide: Aviation, Cannabis, Dispute Resolution: Alberta, Environment and Oil and Gas.
Geopolitics, Critical Minerals and Attracting Investment in Canada
In The News / October 14, 2022
Sander Grieve comments in Lexpert's 2022 Special Edition on Mining on the increasing focus on geopolitical risks as the race to secure critical metals keeps picking up speed. Sander says that Canada, along with the United States and Australia, is a desirable country for finding and producing both critical minerals and precious metals.
M&A Deals in Mining: "Demand is There"
In The News / October 12, 2022
Sander Grieve comments in Lexpert's 2022 Special Edition on Mining on how market volatility and uncertainty about the economy might impact dealmaking in the mining sector. “Some of the pressure has come off price,” he says, but “there’s also the expectation that this is a temporary effect of where we are right now, which seems to be an inflation story.”
For all Personkind? Mining on the Moon
Articles / August 08, 2022
Sander Grieve writes in Canadian Mining Journal on what the rules of mining in space might look like. 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.
32 Bennett Jones Lawyers in Lexpert's Special Edition on Finance and M&A
Announcements / April 20, 2022
Thirty-two Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada's Leading Finance and M&A Lawyers. This annual feature profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers in in Corporate Finance, M&A and related practices and appears in the April issue of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine.
Government of Canada Trying to Focus Policies to Make Electric Vehicles Go
Blog / April 12, 2022
Budget 2022 Introduces: new "Super Flow-Through" Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit; funds to Support Critical Infrastructure; and further Support for Indigenous Partnerships. Mining exploration and development is fraught with challenges: attracting risk capital, operating in remote locations and with limited infrastructure, permitting and regulatory certainty, to name a few. The extraction of critical minerals, indispensable in the electrification and high technology sectors, is particularly challenging, both for geographical reasons and from the perspective of financial viability.
Twenty-Four Bennett Jones Lawyers in 2022 Lexpert/ALM 500 Directory
Announcements / January 06, 2022
Twenty-four Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in the 2022 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
Securing Critical Minerals for the Energy Transition
Articles / December 23, 2021
Sander Grieve writes in Canadian Mining Journal on steps that Canada and its international allies taking to secure the minerals needed for the world’s energy transition—and what it means for Canadian miners.
Bennett Jones' Best Lawyers in Canada 2022
Announcements / August 26, 2021
146 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized across 48 practice areas in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 edition, with 44 lawyers having earned recognition in multiple practice areas. The recognized lawyers work in Bennett Jones' offices across Canada in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver, highlighting the firm's national expertise.
159 Lawyers in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Announcements / April 29, 2021
159 Bennett Jones lawyers have been ranked in the annual edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. 26 are in the highest category of Most Frequently Recommended.
36 Bennett Jones Lawyers in Lexpert's Special Edition on Finance and M&A
Announcements / April 16, 2021
Thirty-six Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked in the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition – Canada's Leading Finance and M&A Lawyers.
Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise Launches Human Rights Complaints Process
Blog / March 29, 2021
On March 15, 2021, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) launched its complaints process, enabling the receipt of complaints respecting human rights abuses arising from the operations abroad of Canadian companies in the garment, mining, and oil and gas sectors.
Canada Announces the Critical Minerals List
Blog / March 15, 2021
On March 11, 2021, Canada unveiled its Critical Minerals List. The list includes 31 minerals considered integral to the Canadian economy, all of which are available in Canada. The list highlights focus areas in future Canadian mining policy and investments and builds on the existing Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan. The plan is a framework and signals the future strategic direction Canada will encourage in support of national security and economic growth objectives through the minerals and metals industry.
Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2021
Announcements / February 21, 2021
Bennett Jones has 51 lawyer rankings in 18 practice areas in Chambers Global 2021. Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers.
Twenty-Five Bennett Jones Lawyers in Lexpert/ALM 500 Directory
Announcements / December 17, 2020
Twenty-five Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in the 2021 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
Bennett Jones Leads Canada in Energy Law
Announcements / October 26, 2020
Bennett Jones has 52 lawyers ranked in Lexpert's Special Edition: Energy 2020—more than any other law firm in Canada. Ranked lawyers provide services in oil & gas, electricity, alternative and nuclear energy. Bennett Jones has been intimately involved in virtually every major energy development project in Canada in the past 20 years, representing project proponents, investors and other stakeholders.
Bennett Jones Advises on $3.2-Billion Agreement to Acquire K+S Americas Salt Business, Including Morton Salt and Windsor Salt
Client Work / October 04, 2020
Bennett Jones served as Canadian counsel to Stone Canyon Industries Holdings LLC (SCIH) and Kissner Group Holdings in their agreement to acquire K+S Aktiengesellschaft's North and South American salt [...]
Bennett Jones is Recognized in Chambers Canada 2021
Announcements / September 10, 2020
Bennett Jones has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms across 38 practice areas, with 115 lawyer rankings in Chambers Canada 2021.
What a Pandemic Means for Mining Companies and Their Counsel
In The News / September 01, 2020
Sander Grieve writes in Canadian Mining Journal on the challenges and opportunities that have arisen for miners and their counsel during the pandemic. Sander looks at: The novel—mining companies [...]
B.C. Proposes Amendments to Mines Act
Blog / July 03, 2020
On June 22, 2020, British Columbia introduced amendments to the Mines Act. The proposed amendments formalize the separation of the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources' (EMPR) permitting and compliance functions, establish an independent oversight unit, and further enhance compliance and enforcement.
Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2020
Announcements / February 13, 2020
Bennett Jones has 50 lawyer rankings in 17 practice areas around the world in Chambers Global 2020.
Twenty-three Bennett Jones Lawyers in Leading 500 in Canada
Announcements / December 13, 2019
Twenty-three Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in The 2020 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
Bennett Jones is Top-Tier in The Legal 500
Announcements / November 18, 2019
Bennett Jones has been recommended as a Top-Tier firm in 5 practice areas in The Legal 500 Canada 2020 guide.
Sander Grieve in Canadian Mining Journal
In The News / October 10, 2019
Sander Grieve writes on "Mining, the Law and Periodic Accountability in Canada" in Canadian Mining Journal.
Bennett Jones' Leading Lawyers in Chambers Canada 2020
Announcements / September 19, 2019
Bennett Jones has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms with over 100 recognized practitioners nationally in Chambers Canada 2020. Here are a few things clients have said: “The [...]
Lexpert's 2019 Guide to U.S./Canada Cross-Border Lawyers
Announcements / June 14, 2019
Sixteen Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked in Lexpert’s 2019 Guide to U.S./Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada.
136 Lawyers in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Announcements / May 06, 2019
136 Bennett Jones lawyers have been ranked in the annual edition if the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in 49 practice areas in our offices across Canada. Bennett Jones received 26 lawyer rankings in the highest category of Most Frequently Recommended:
What Canada's 2019 Budgets Say to Miners in Canadian Mining Journal
Articles / May 01, 2019
Sander Grieve writes in Canadian Mining Journal on what Canada’s 2019 federal, provincial and territorial budgets mean for Canadian mining companies. Some budgets stand out with stable, multi-year tax and incentive arrangements that show an understanding of the competition for investment.
Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2019
Announcements / February 14, 2019
Bennett Jones has 48 lawyer rankings in 15 practice areas around the world in Chambers Global 2019.
Mining Initial Public Offering Checklist
Guides / February 11, 2019
Canada’s world leading mining capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to local and global investors, finance opportunities for companies at all stages, and sophisticated technical know-how. While Canada has several public listing platforms, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) are the principal and most relevant exchanges for mining companies.
Canadian Mining Journal and What’s New for 2019 Proxy Season
In The News / February 01, 2019
Sander Grieve, Jon Truswell, John Piasta and Hind Masri write on how ISS and Glass Lewis proxy voting guidelines have changed for 2019 in Canadian Mining Journal. They look at how recent battles between investors and boards have seen dramatic results and changes of corporate direction. Mining has come in particular focus with contested meetings at Canadian companies. Recommendations from proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis continue to impact the outcome of shareholder meetings.
Bill C-423: Private Member’s Bill Targets Modern Slavery in Supply Chains
Blog / January 04, 2019
On December 13, 2018, John McKay, the Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood, introduced private member's bill, Bill C-423: Modern Slavery Act (the "Bill"), which aims to implement Canada’s [...]
22 Bennett Jones Lawyers in Leading 500 in Canada
Announcements / December 12, 2018
Twenty-two Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. The directory profiles the most frequently recommended lawyers across Canada, identified via an extensive, annual peer survey.
Bennett Jones in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2018
Announcements / November 01, 2018
64 Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked in 19 areas of Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2018. The guide identifies the foremost legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law for their annual publication.
Lexperts 2018 Guide to U.S. Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada
Announcements / June 27, 2018
Twelve Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked as Most Frequently Recommended in Lexpert’s 2018 Guide to U.S./Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada.
Sander Grieve Wins Lawyer of Year at M&A Atlas Awards
Announcements / June 11, 2018
Sander Grieve was honoured as Lawyer of the Year at the 10th Annual M&A Atlas Awards in New York City. Global M&A Network hosted the ceremony and recognized Sander for his demonstrable record of executing value-creating transactions of behalf of his clients.
Sander Grieve in Canadian Mining Journal
In The News / May 08, 2018
Sander Grieve writes in Canadian Mining Journal on the enthusiasm and the risks of mining for battery metals for electric vehicles. He looks at why cobalt, lithium and nickel have bright—but not spotless—futures and the opportunities for Canadian mining companies.
Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies and Reaffirms Dynex: Gross Overriding Royalties and Interests in Land
Blog / April 18, 2018
In a decision of critical interest to the holders of overriding royalties in the mining and oil and gas sectors, the Ontario Court of Appeal has clarified the test used to determine when a royalty interest [...]
120 Lawyers in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Announcements / April 16, 2018
120 Bennett Jones lawyers have been ranked in the annual edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in 26 practice areas in our offices across Canada. 29 lawyers are individually ranked in the highest category of Most Frequently Recommended...
Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2018
Announcements / February 15, 2018
Bennett Jones has 49 lawyer rankings in 15 practice areas around the world in Chambers Global 2018. This includes:
Bennett Jones Lawyers: The Client’s Choice
In The News / February 09, 2018
Three Bennett Jones partners were honoured in London as Client Choice Awards winners for 2018.
The Lawyer's Daily on Avro Arrow Discovery
In The News / September 11, 2017
The Lawyer’s Daily reports on the discovery of a free-flight Avro Arrow model on the floor of Lake Ontario as part of the Raise the Arrow Project. Images show one of the models from part of the free-flight Avro Arrow test program conducted at Point Petre between 1955-57. The models were tested as one of the final steps in finalizing the flight design of the ultimate flying Arrow jet. Bennett Jones is the pro bono counsel to the Raise the Avro Arrow project, led by Sander Grieve.
Lex Latin on Osisko's Acquisition of Orion Royalty Portfolio
In The News / August 22, 2017
Lex Latin reports on Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd's successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of a high-quality precious metals portfolio of assets consisting of 74 royalties, streams and precious metal offtakes from Orion Mine Finance Group. Bennett Jones acted as legal counsel to Osisko in Canada.
Canadian Lawyer on Bennett Jones'' Jet Fighter Pilots and the Avro Arrow
In The News / August 03, 2017
Canadian Lawyer interviews Sander Grieve on Bennett Jones acting as pro bono counsel in the Raising the Avro Arrow project, taking place this summer on Lake Ontario. Bennett Jones has organized a group of entities to conduct the search and recovery of nine Avro Arrow flight models launched over the lake in a series of tests from 1954 to 1957. The models are the only known artifacts from the Avro Arrow program remaining to be found.
Bennett Jones Helps Raise the Avro Arrow
Announcements / July 21, 2017
Bennett Jones is proud to be the pro bono counsel to the Raising the Avro Arrow project. The project's goal is the search and recovery of nine Avro Arrow free flight models launched over Lake Ontario in series of tests from 1954-57. The models are the only known artifacts from the Avro Arrow program remaining to be found. They have rested somewhere on the bottom of Lake Ontario for over 60 years.
Sander Grieve in Lexpert: Mining Resurgence?
In The News / March 20, 2017
Sander Grieve comments in a Lexpert feature on the state of a resurgence in the Canadian mining sector. http://www.lexpert.ca/article/mining-resurgence/?p=&sitecode=lex
2017 Client Choice Awards Honour Bennett Jones Partners
Announcements / February 09, 2017
Two Bennett Jones partners have been honoured as recipients of Client Choice awards for 2017. Established in 2005, the Client Choice awards recognize the law firm partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client service they provide.
What Does a Trump Administration mean for Canada's Mining Sector
Articles / January 27, 2017
Only a few weeks ago the results of the U.S. presidential election were a foregone conclusion, with a second President Clinton all but assured her place in history. To paraphrase.. a funny thing happened on the way to the podium. In the time since, pundits and prognosticators have tried to understand what happened, what it says about America, and what we should expect in the years to come. Sander Grieve and Linda Misetich Dann write in the Canadian Mining Journal.
Sander Grieve and Linda Misetich Dann in Canadian Mining Journal
In The News / January 11, 2017
Sander Grieve and Linda Misetich Dann write in Canadian Mining Journal on what a Trump Administration may mean for Canada’s mining sector. They look at factors such as a new push for infrastructure in the U.S., how the Canadian dollar might fluctuate and changes to the global order in countries where Canadian miners do business. Their column is on page 32.
What a Donald Trump Presidency Means for Canada
Updates / November 14, 2016
On November 8, 2016 Donald Trump was elected to be the 45th President of the United States of America. Sander Grieve, head of Bennett Jones’ Mining Practice, sat down with members of our Government Affairs & Public Policy team and asked them where they see challenges and opportunities for Canada based on their decades of experience in business and political relations with the United States.
Sander Grieve in Listed on Mining Sector
In The News / October 11, 2016
Sander Grieve comments in Listed Magazine's story on "Mining: Still down, but no longer out" in the Fall 2016 issue.
Sander Grieve on Exploring Quebec in Resource World
In The News / September 01, 2016
Sander Grieve comments on mineral exploration in Quebec in Resource World Magazine. Sander looks at political and legislative developments in the province, and the prospects for M&A activity and investment in the sector.
Sander Grieve on Resource Company Equities: A Bounce or a New Cycle?
In The News / June 21, 2016
Sander Grieve comments on ?a recent rush of resource companies that have pending or completed share issuances on the Toronto Stock Exchange in June. As of June 20, there were 40 issuances and 24 were by resources companies. Sander spoke with Lexpert for an online exclusive.
Taseko Mines Defeats Raging River in Proxy Contest: Important Lessons for Boards Facing a Dissident Attack
Blog / June 01, 2016
After a lengthy, acrimonious and costly proxy contest to remove three directors of Taseko Mines Limited ("Taseko") and elect its own nominees, in early May, 2016, activist investor Raging River Capital [...]
Bennett Jones in National Post on Taseko-Raging River Proxy Contest
In The News / June 01, 2016
The National Post profiled the Bennett Jones blog posting on "Taseko Mines defeats Raging River in proxy contest: Important lessons for boards facing a dissident attack" in a story on the battle. Robert Staley, Jeffrey Kerbel, Sander Grieve and Kristopher Hanc wrote the post. They provide six important lessons for boards of directors facing a dissident attack
22 Bennett Jones Lawyers in Lexpert: Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers
In The News / May 27, 2016
22 Bennett Jones Lawyers have been included in Lexpert's special edition on Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers. For the full list, click here.
2016 Client Choice Awards Honour Bennett Jones Partners
Announcements / February 17, 2016
Three Bennett Jones partners have been honoured as recipients of Client Choice awards for 2016. Established in 2005, the Client Choice awards recognize the law firm partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client service they provide.
Sander Grieve Writes to new Prime Minister in Canadian Mining Journal
In The News / December 08, 2015
Sander Grieve's column, "A letter to the Prime Minister on mining in Canada," appears in the December issue of Canadian Mining Journal. Sander describes why a stronger relationship with Aboriginal people, better infrastructure, maintaining federal flow-through tax treatment and working with PDAC can help strengthen Canada's mining industry.
Bennett Jones Lawyers Advise Oban Mining 5-way Industry Consolidation
Announcements / June 10, 2015
On June 10, 2015, Oban Mining announced a transaction that will result in a simultaneous combination with four other mining companies along with a strategic investment from Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd. Bennett Jones lawyers, acting for Oban, played a key role in structuring this complex merger which will combine interesting projects in Ontario and Quebec in a well-financed company with a board of directors comprised of industry leaders and an experienced management team.
Miners Beware: Regulators Read Your Investor Presentations
Updates / April 28, 2015
On April 9, 2015, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published CSA Staff Notice 43-309 - Review of Website Investor Presentations by Mining Issuers (the Staff Notice), which summarizes the findings of a review of 130 investor presentations (the Reviewed Presentations) posted on websites of pre-production stage mining issuers. The Staff Notice reminds mining issuers that investor presentations and other information found on an issuer's website constitute "written disclosure" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101) and, therefore, must comply with NI 43-101's disclosure requirements as well as the forward looking information (FLI) requirements of National Instrument 51-102 – Continuous Disclosure Obligations. The Staff Notice also suggests ways to improve compliance in designing investor presentations and websites to meet disclosure obligations.
Bennett Jones Receives Top Honours in Four Practice Areas by Chambers Global Rankings
Announcements / March 18, 2015
The 2015 Chambers Global Rankings have been published and once again Bennett Jones LLP remains one of the top ranked law firms in the country, with 18 rankings out of 28 categories and 60 individually ranked lawyers.
Bennett Jones Work Recognized by Lexpert for the 5th Top Deal of 2014
In The News / January 01, 2015
In the Lexpert article by Jean Cumming, "Top 10 Deals," the work of Bennett Jones in the Yamana Gold and Agnico Eagle Mines acquisition of Osisko Mining is recognized as the 5th top deal of 2014. Sander Grieve says, "The Osisko transaction demonstrates multiple parties continue to see opportunity in huge investment, despite volatility, in Canadian mining."
Sander Grieve in the Financial Post on the Fate of the Poison Pill Takeover Defence
In The News / July 30, 2014
In the Financial Post article by Drew Hasselback, "Augusta Decision Is No Prescription For Use of Poison Pills," Sander Grieve comments on the uncertainty of whether Canadian securities regulators will change their position on the use the poison pill takeover defence.
Sander Grieve in the Financial Post on Royalty Mining Companies
In The News / May 30, 2014
In the Financial Post article by Paul Brent, "Royalty Deals Offer Alternative Financing," Sander Grieve comments on the new investor opportunities provided by royalty mining companies.
Sander Grieve in Canadian Lawyer on Struggles in the Mining Sector
In The News / September 03, 2013
In the Canadian Lawyer article by Jennifer Brown, "From The Undertaker to Fixer," Sander Grieve comments on the challenges mining companies have faced this past year with changes in the market.
Sander Grieve in the Financial Post on Canadian Mining Transparency Initiative
In The News / July 31, 2013
In the Financial Post article by Drew Hasselback, "Canadian Mining Industry Embraces Transparency Initiative," Sander Grieve comments on Publish What You Pay, a new initiative proposed by the Canadian mining industry to disclose the amounts companies pay to foreign governments in an effort to be more transparent and prevent corruption.
Recent Lateral Moves to Bennett Jones in Cover Story of Canadian Lawyer
In The News / May 06, 2013
In the cover story of Canadian Lawyer, "Lateral Thinking," the recent move of 13 lawyers to Bennett Jones from another Canadian firm is noted. Stephen Bowman comments in the article, "it was a natural for us to be interested in the opportunity to expand our mining practice significantly in one go." Stephen also comments, "I think movement will be a continuing part of the profession as we face more changes in technology and in the kinds of ways people get legal services and the continuing evolution of the balance between in-house and external counsel." Of the new arrivals, Stephen says, "They have quite a co-ordinated practice in many respects. But for us the process of integrating new lawyers into the firm is something we're pretty experienced at and something we work hard at getting right."
Sander Grieve in the Globe and Mail on Chilean Mining Backlash
In The News / April 12, 2013
In the Globe and Mail article by Pav Jordan, "Barrick's Pascua-Lama Mine Setback Signals Larger Shift in Chile," Sander Grieve comments on the recent Chilean court ruling that halted Barrick Gold Corp.'s Pascua-Lama mining project.
Canada's TSX: A Global Mineral Plays Supermarket
Articles / April 02, 2013
Canada is the global mining industry's leading marketplace with over 1,670 mining companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Venture Exchange (collectively TSX). Of the 2012 global equity capital raised for mineral projects, 70% was raised on the TSX. Written by Eden Oliver and Sander Grieve and published in the April 2013 edition of India Business Law Journal.
Sander Grieve Quoted in the Financial Post
In The News / December 12, 2012
In Drew Hasselback's Financial Post article, "Lawyers Bullish on Next Year," Sander Grieve comments on his expectation of more opportunistic M&A in 2013.
Sander Grieve Quoted on New Canadian Investment Rules in Globe and Mail
In The News / December 10, 2012
In Pav Jordan and Shawn McCarthy's Globe and Mail article, "Miners Comb Through New Canadian Investment Rules," Sander Grieve comments on a policy statement from Industry Canada: " It is easy to see how they might expand this to mining under the rationale given in the sixth paragraph that they will be looking at S investment broadly in the Canadian economy… We'll be watching very closely."
GlobeAdvisor Interviews Sander Grieve on Potash Output
In The News / December 08, 2012
In Pav Jordan's GlobeAdvisor.com article, "Big Mine, Big Risks," Sander Grieve speaks of his expectation that potash demand will be able to absorb a growth in output.
Sander Grieve Quoted on a Potash Capacity Increase in Globe and Mail
In The News / December 08, 2012
In Pav Jordan 's Globe and Mail article, "A Canadian Prairie Game-Changer: BHP Bets Big on Potash," on an expected increase in potash output, Sander Grieve comments:“Despite current pricing, we believe that the result of burgeoning middle classes in China, India and other rapidly growing economies will lead to increased agricultural product demand and drive related commodity prices.”
Sander Grieve Discusses Say-on-Pay in CA Magazine
In The News / December 08, 2012
In John Lorinc's CA Magazine article, "Occupy Corporate Governance," Sander Grieve comments on the Canadian experience in regard to say-on-pay corporate governance issues.
Sander Grieve Interviewed by Legal Post on Televoting
In The News / November 08, 2012
In Julius Melnitzer's Legal Post article, "Telephone Use in Proxy Fights Needs Refining," Sander Grieve discusses the TeleVote system: “There is a need for safeguards, especially with regard to the question of soliciting and voting taking place during the same call… But it's still an open question, and in my mind it's partly a matter of finding the right technology, and partly a matter of giving advance notice and implementing proper validation procedures… I would only advise a client to engage in televoting if a proper protocol had been developed and was in place.”
The Activist Investor Conference
Speaking Engagements / June 27, 2011
Presented, "Proxy Fights in Canada: Activism North of the Border", The Activist Investor Conference, New York.
The Toronto Conference 2009
Speaking Engagements / October 01, 2009
Panellist for discussion on "The Resources Industry and the Capital Markets: Trends, Outlook and the Growing Chinese Influence" at the Toronto Conference 2009 sponsored by the Global Chinese Financial Forum in Toronto, Canada.
Mining & Money: TSX - A Global Resource for Capital
Speaking Engagements / June 01, 2008
Co-presented “Stock Exchange Listing in Canada - Harnessing the Potential of the Canadian Capital Markets” at Mining & Money: TSX - A Global Resource for Capital.