Mining is a complex, global business. While the demand for raw materials continues unabated, commodity prices are constantly fluctuating and capital investments in mining projects are scrutinized relentlessly. Projects are often undertaken as joint ventures between multiple parties, and are taking place in increasingly remote areas and unfamiliar regulatory regimes.
In this landscape, in which risk mitigation is vital and disputes frequently arise, mining firms need a legal partner with deep experience in the industry and a vision of where it is going. At McMillan, we play a key role in putting Canadian companies at centre stage by helping them become leaders in global mining activity and financing.
McMillan's Mining Industry Group has been advising Canadian and international clients since the late 1920s. Our professionals' knowledge extends to exploration, development, project finance and production transactions—including negotiating earn-in, joint venture operating, strategic alliance, royalty and metal streaming agreements. In 2012, we were ranked as the number one law firm in Canada for metals and mining financings on the Toronto Stock Exchange*.
We also advise clients concerning employment, environmental and corporate social responsibility, mine closure and reclamation issues. Our team frequently collaborates with members of our firm's banking, corporate, securities, government relations, litigation and tax practices, enabling us to offer comprehensive business strategies that effectively deal with the industry's rapid pace of change.
Our clients include junior exploration companies, intermediate and senior producers, financial institutions, professional geoscientist organizations and investment dealers involved in exploration and mine financing in Canada and around the world. We also work with engineers, First Nations, foreign governments, regulators, stock exchanges, domestic governments and professional advisors, bringing a complete perspective to every client matter.
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*Ranked by value of deals, "Legal Counsel to the Issuer on TSX Metals & Mining Financings" table, "Law firms rack up billions in deals: Mining Financings" – National Post, March 7, 2012.
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