Mining

Canada's world leading mining capital markets offer a wealth of opportunity, with their access to global natural resources, finance opportunities for companies at all stages and sophisticated technical know-how. Over 1,400 junior, mid-market and senior mining companies with Canadian and global mineral projects of all kinds are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Of the approximately 9,700 mineral exploration projects held by TSX-listed companies, 50 percent are outside Canada.

Bennett Jones is widely recognized as the leading Canadian law firm in energy and natural resources. In keeping with this standard, our mining lawyers are practice leaders, known for their extensive industry experience and excellence. They are trusted advisors to our clients, which include mining companies of all sizes, investment banks and investors.

We partner with our clients to identify and achieve their purpose with a view to establishing and maintaining long-term relationships. We provide strategic practical advice and transactional services to effectively and efficiently meet client goals, drawing on the areas of our expertise that our clients need.

Select Experience

• Raymond James Ltd. as lead agent in connection with the $46 million brokered private placement of shares of Brazilian phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos
• Ascendant Resources Inc. in connection with its $20 million public offering of units containing common shares and warrants through a syndicate of underwriters led by Eight Capital.
• Ascendant Resources Inc. in connection with its $19.5 million brokered private placement of subscription receipts through Dundee Capital Partners qualified by prospectus. 

Recent Recognitions

• 2017, Chambers Canada

  Bennett Jones, ranked, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
  
  
  "In our opinion they're one of the very best legal mining teams in terms of depth of experience. They have been able to handle everything we've thrown at them in a very timely manner."

• 2017, The Legal 500: Canada

  Bennett Jones, ranked, Energy - Mining
  
  
  "top-notch", "very strong mining practice"

• 2016, Chambers Canada

  Bennett Jones, ranked, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
  
  
  "They have a great practice - they have very strong and knowledgeable lawyers and give strong mining advice."
  "They have a tremendous presence in mines and minerals in Toronto."

Recent Publications

• Canada's stock exchanges favour natural resource issuers
• What Does a Trump Administration mean for Canada's Mining Sector
• Mining Initial Public Offering Guide

News & Speaking Engagements

• Bennett Jones Helps Raise the Avro Arrow
• Simon Foxcroft in Canadian Mining Journal
• Sander Grieve in Lexpert: Mining Resurgence?

Blog Posts

• Canadian Government's Proposal to Reform Canada's Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Regime
• Transparency Initiatives in the Extractive Sector: ESTMA Reporting Deadline Approaching in Canada and Setbacks in the United States
• El Salvador Makes History and Bans All Mining