Powered by 7 national locations and a presence spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the mining practice at Gowling WLG delivers expertise in mid-market matters, assisting domestic and multinational mining operations on a wide range of matters, from mineral exploration and project finance to joint ventures, environmental issues and high-value, cross-border M&A. The team is headed by R. Ian Mitchell, an expert in securities and corporate finance, who advises on M&A, public offerings, private placements and regulatory compliance. Other figures of note include Erik Goldsilver, who brings over 20 years of experience guiding projects throughout their entire lifecycle; France Tenaille, who brings expertise in Latin America, having practiced in both Ontario and Venezuela; and, in Vancouver, business department head Brett Kagetsu and Cyndi Laval, who specialises in advising publicly-listed companies in the resources industry. Key support is provided by associate James Stewart (also Vancouver). Unless noted, all lawyers identified work in the Toronto office.
Key clients
- Mineros
- Sandstorm Gold
- K92 Mining
- Aura Minerals
- Zijin Mining Group Co.
- Trafigura
- IAMGOLD Corporation
- Largo
- Elemental Altus Royalties Corp.
- Rokmaster Resources Corp.
- Amerigo Resources
- Minera Alamos
- Gold Springs Resource Corp.
- Silver X Mining Corp.
- West Vault Mining
- Platinum Group Metals
- Canaccord Genuity Corp.
- Mawson Gold Limited
- Capella Minerals
- Rugby Mining Limited
Work highlights
- Counsel to Mineros with respect to its Canadian IPO and concurrent Colombian public offering, and listing on the TSX.
- Counsel to Aura Minerals with respect to its acquisition of Big River Gold Limited and joint venture with Dundee Resource
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
R. Ian Mitchell