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On April 17, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 5, called the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025 (Bill 5), an extensive legislative proposal aimed at accelerating resource development and reducing...more
Despite current trade and geopolitical developments and uncertainties, Bennett Jones discusses opportunities for Canada’s mining industry in 2025 and beyond, including optimism driven by policy shifts and heightened demand in...more
The African mining industry is an attractive destination for many global mining companies, but structuring deals on the continent is not always straightforward for foreign investors in the sector. That backdrop means many...more
This inaugural issue of ArentFox Schiff’s publication on international mining, energy, and infrastructure disputes aims to provide insights and practical information to general counsels and senior executives of companies...more
Mining is a capital-intensive and long-term activity that often involves operating in challenging and uncertain environments. As a foreign investor in the mining sector, you may face various risks, such as expropriation,...more
StoneTurn’s Advance in Africa panel hosted by Partner Sarah Keeling, and moderated by renowned journalist Rageh Omaar, brought together leading industry experts to explore investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Temi...more
Australian M&A defied a slow growth environment to post a solid performance in 2024, while dealmakers are optimistic about the prospects for the year ahead - Australia’s economy continues to grow at a slow pace as...more
We have witnessed significant challenges and transformation in Latin America in the past year. Businesses across the region have grappled with political tensions, macroeconomic uncertainty, high interest rates and shifting...more
In this special edition of Bennett Jones' quarterly M&A update, we look at deal activity and the investment climate in Canada with a focus on the Québec market. The second quarter of 2024 and the year so far has been one of...more
On June 4, 2024, an Australian mining company which focuses on heavy rare earth elements disclosed a cyber incident to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). The previous day (Monday June 3, 2024), Australian Treasurer Jim...more
Buoyed by healthy GDP growth and rising consumer confidence, Indonesian M&A has been on a roll in recent years. Southeast Asia’s largest economy has largely evaded macroeconomic headwinds such as high inflation and weakening...more
Disputes in these sectors are likely to continue to grow as the global demand for metals and minerals rises to meet the climate change targets for a cleaner and more renewable energy system. Mexico is ranked at the very top...more
The mining sector is playing, and will continue to play, an essential role in the energy transition. As demand for critical metals and minerals continues to intensify, a significant increase in foreign investment is likely to...more
After 30 years of extraordinary growth, China’s economy – the world’s second largest – appears to be entering a new phase of slower expansion. The real estate sector – which accounts for around one-third of Chinese GDP and...more
As we embark on our third year of Latin America Focus, the ever-evolving landscape in the region brings fresh opportunities and challenges for local, regional and international businesses. After an extremely positive...more
Like the many competitors at the recently wrapped Calgary Stampede, the M&A market in Q2 dusted itself off and showed its resilience. With continued strength in the middle market, an increase in distressed M&A and an...more
Since the 1990s, Latin American states have sought to attract large-scale foreign investment by implementing specific policies and regulatory regimes aimed at attracting investors from abroad. This trend has, however,...more
Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more
In the world of shifting geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the push for mineral & metal security is changing the way governments, regulators, sector participants and...more
In Short - The Background: On May 8, 2023, Mexico published several amendments to laws relating to the country's mining industry. ...more
The President of Mexico, Andres Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), from the outset of his six-year term, made it abundantly clear that his government will exercise greater control and intrusive state supervision over mining...more
In Latin America, a profound process of economic reforms characterized the early 1990s, whereby, in some countries of the region, measures were taken to restructure, liberalize and even privatize the energy and mining...more
In recent months, the critical minerals sector has been at the top of government legislative and regulatory agendas and has been subject to substantial media attention. "Critical minerals" is a generic term that refers to a...more
I am pleased to have participated in the preparation of the eleventh edition of The Mining Law Review. The Review is designed to be a practical, business-focused ‘year in review’ analysis of recent changes, developments and...more
On September 26, 2022, the Indonesian Minister of Investment provided an update on the review process being undertaken by the Ministry of Investment in respect of its revocation of over 2,000 mining permits in August 2022....more