Mining in Canada: Tremendous resources and growth in a shrinking world

Mining

Canada’s enormous mineral resources are second to none. This is helping drive international business deals in key markets around the world.

Norton Rose’s mining team in Canada helps domestic and international clients make the most of this tremendous growth. We advise companies on the critical business issues they face as the sector expands. We have a comprehensive understanding of mining jurisdictions throughout the world and our team delivers services in all aspects of mining transactions and project development. Our truly global network of mining professionals is unparalleled among law firms in Canada.

We deliver

• expertise in Canadian mining and natural resources
• world-class mining specialists and knowledge of assets (we floated the major AIM mining companies)
• expertise in the China-Africa mining and minerals axis, drawing on a 15-year track record in Africa and more than 30 years in China
• a dedicated environmental, health & safety and planning practice
• guidance on MITs, BITs and regulatory systems and controls
• experienced adjudicators and dispute resolution lawyers who advise on highly technical claims, disputes and arbitrations

Infrastructure and commodities track record

In the last 12 months, clients we have advised include

• Barrick Gold Corporation in its offer to acquire Equinox Minerals for C$7.3 billion in cash
• ArcelorMittal in connection with its C$590 million all-cash take-over bid for Baffinland Iron Mines
• Stornoway Diamond Corp. in its acquisition of Diaquem’s 50% interest in the Renard Diamond project
• Peter Hambro Mining on its merger with Russian iron ore mining company Aricom (valued at US$686 million) and the Group’s subsequent listing on the London Stock Exchange (valued at US$1.4 billion)
• a China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co. Ltd subsidiary on the acquisition of a stake in Chaarat Gold Holdings Ltd (an AIM-listed company with a gold mine exploration licence in Kyrgyzstan) - part of China’s “go global” strategy in natural resources

Chambers UK 2010
Top tier in:
Projects and energy: mining (mainly international)
Corporate finance: AIM

Chambers 2009
“Norton Rose stands out for its balanced blend of corporate and project finance mining expertise. The firm … is a leader in emerging markets work, where the lawyers' ability to navigate challenging situations and effectively manage risk comes to the fore.”