Canada - Canada • Energy and natural resources
Dentons
The mining practice at Dentons utilizes the strength of its global network to advise major multinational mining companies (including Rio Tinto) involved high-value, multi-jurisdictional financings and complex M&A. In addition, the firm provides comprehensive support with project development, environmental matters and with high-stakes litigation and arbitration. The group is chaired by Leanne Krawchuk KC in Edmonton, who brings expertise to M&A and supply and streaming agreements; and Robin Longe in Vancouver, who advises on joint ventures and the purchase and sale of mines and mining-related assets. Another key figure is François Brabant in Montreal, who assists with securities and corporate governance matters. In addition to Brian Abraham KC, Kevin Rooney retired from the firm in February 2023. Jennifer Poirier departed in May 2023.
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Key clients
- Alamos Gold
- Cerrado Gold
- Procon
- Sierra Metals
- Black Rock
- Aya Gold and Silver
- Silver Mountain Resources Inc.
- Kiska Metals
- Ascendant Resources Inc.
- Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted as counsel to Millennial Lithium on its acquisition by Lithium Americas Corp.’s proposed plan of arrangement.
- Advising Aya Gold & Silver Inc. on its C$92m underwritten prospectus offering of common shares.
- Advising Cerrado Gold Inc. in connection with a $20m secured note and stream agreement with Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp. to finance its Monte do Carmo gold project in the State of Tocantins, Brazil.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leanne Krawchuk KC, Robin Longe