Canada: Mining

Canada's mining sector is experiencing a wave of consolidation driven by strong commodity prices, competition for quality assets, and supply-chain security concerns. Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical risk, the market remains active with fewer but larger transactions, particularly in precious metals and critical minerals. Government policy and strategic considerations are increasingly shaping investment decisions as new resources become harder to find in lower-risk jurisdictions.

Le régime québécois de sanctions pénales en matière d'environnement a été considérablement renforcé pour certains secteurs industriels, avec des amendes minimales multipliées par dix pour des infractions spécifiques. Les modifications réglementaires entrées en vigueur en août 2026 visent neuf catégories d'activités industrielles à haut risque environnemental, transformant radicalement l'exposition financière des entrep

Canada's IPO market has undergone fundamental restructuring rather than simple recovery, with companies staying private longer and institutional investors increasingly favoring rigorous long-form offerings over alternative listing structures. The mining sector remains a critical counterweight, representing over $1.1 trillion in market capitalization and demonstrating sustained capital-raising strength even as traditional IPO activity contracted sharply between 2022 and 2024.

Canadian critical minerals projects are increasingly relevant within international discourse on strengthened supply chains, reduced dependencies, and ensured access to resources for clean energy...

Foreign direct investment into Canada is now at its highest level in almost 20 years, and as the country diversifies its trade partnerships, India has emerged as an important partner.

Les administrateurs, dirigeants et mandataires peuvent être pénalement responsables des infractions environnementales commises par leurs sociétés en vertu des dispositions...

Assented to on November 29, 2024, Bill No. 63, entitled An Act to amend the Mining Act and other provisions (the “Act”), introduced by the “Minister” of Natural Resources and Forests (the “Minister”), brings significant changes to the legal framework governing mining activities in Québec.

Acquiring a mining asset can create exceptional value, but only when risks are identified early and managed strategically.

Bennett Jones invites investors to explore Canada's infrastructure investment landscape, where regulatory reforms, Indigenous equity participation, and government-backed initiatives are converging to accelerate major project development across energy, critical minerals, and digital infrastructure.