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Andrew J. Gabrielson *

Partner | Co-Leader, Global Mining Group Fasken
What’s interesting about the Mining sector today is the increased integration of technology in mining and exploration to determine profitability and environmental impact.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2005 | Western Australia, 1994
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Andrew is the Co-Leader of the Firm’s Global Mining Group and focuses his corporate/commercial practice in Vancouver within the mining and construction industries. As a former partner of a major national Australian law firm (prior to joining Fasken), and having practiced in Western Australia predominately in mining and resources, Andrew is highly sought after for his expertise. 

As a member of the firm's Global Mining Group, Andrew advises major and junior mining companies on a wide range of transactions relating to mineral exploration, mine development and commercial mining operations.

Through his broad practice, Andrew has particular expertise in the drafting and negotiation of option, exploration, farm-in, earn-in, joint venture, purchase and sale, royalty, off-take, ore and concentrate sale, tolling and other mining-related commercial agreements.

Andrew also prepares and negotiates major mining agreements for the development and ongoing operation of mines, including mine construction, major procurement, long-term maintenance and operational agreements.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Mining Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2016 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Mining, Lexpert 2013 to 2026
  • Recognized in Natural Resources Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026
  • Recognized nationwide as a Leading Individual in Energy: Mining, The Legal 500 Canada 2021 to 2026
  • Recognized nationwide in Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations , Chambers Canada 2020 to 2026
  • Recognized as Recommended in Mining, Lexology Index 2013 to 2025
  • Recognized as a Thought Leader in Firm Management, Lexology Index 2025
  • Recognized as a Thought Leader in Firm Management , Who's Who Legal Canada 2022 to 2023
  • Recognized as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer (formerly known as Acritas Star™ lawyer), Thomson Reuters stand-out lawyers 2021 to 2022
  • Recognized in Lexpert's Special Edition on Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers, Lexpert 2020

Experience

  • FG Gold, AFC and Afreximbank achieve financial close on US$330 million senior debt financing for Baomahun Gold Project, [Deal - Africa Finance Corporation], FG Gold secures US$430M financing for Sierra Leone’s largest gold mine.
  • Aris Gold in its completion of Soto Norte joint venture investment and becoming operator, [Deal - Aris Gold Corporation], Aris Gold closed the acquisition of a 20% joint venture interest in the Soto Norte gold project in Colombia, with the option to acquire a further 30% interest. At the same time, it became the operator of the project.
  • Vatukoula Gold Mines Pte. Ltd. closes first tranche of its previously announced US$30 million gold stream and royalty agreement transaction with Sandstorm Gold Ltd., [Deal - Vatukoula Gold Mines Pte. Ltd.], Gold streaming and royalties transaction in the mining industry.
  • De Beers engages Golder as prime contractor to carry out the final closure of De Beers Victor Mine site, [Deal - De Beers Canada Inc.], De Beers Canada Inc. (“De Beers”) engaged Golder as the prime contractor to carry out the final closure of De Beers’ Victor Mine site. Golder, an engineering and environmental services consulting group, will be the primary contractor to oversee all remaining demolition and site rehabilitation of ...
  • Northern Star acquires Pogo gold project in Alaska, [Deal - Northern Star Resources Limited], Advised Northern Star Resources Limited in the acquisition of the Pogo gold project in Alaska from Sumitomo Mining Co., Ltd. (85% interest and the mine operator) and Sumitomo Corporation (15% interest). Fasken advised Northern Star on all aspects of this transaction, with a team led by Johanna Fi...
  • Leagold completes C$330 million acquisition of Brio Gold, [Deal - Leagold Mining Corporation], Leagold Mining Corporation, a mid-tier gold producer, completed the acquisition of Brio Gold Inc. from Yamana Gold and other shareholders for C$330 million on May 24th,2018. Leagold acquired all outstanding shares of Brio (the “Brio Shares”) pursuant to the terms of an arrangement agreement betwe...
  • Altona Mining acquired by Copper Mountain for approximately A$93 million, [Deal - Altona Mining Ltd.], Altona Mining Ltd., an Australian junior mining company, was acquired by Canada’s Copper Mountain Mining Corporation for approximately A$93 million. The merger gives the Vancouver-based copper miner access to Altona’s assets, which include $30 million in cash, and a permitted development project ...
  • South32 closes private placement of 45 million common shares in Arizona Mining for C$110.3 million, [Deal - South32 Limited], South32 Limited entered into a binding agreement with Arizona Mining Inc. for the sale to South32 on a private placement basis of 45,000,000 common shares (~15%) in Arizona Mining for C$2.45 per share for a total investment of C$110.3 million. Fasken advised South32 on all aspects of this transac...
  • Golden Star secures US$150 million financing from Royal Gold, [Deal - Golden Star Resources Ltd.], May 7, 2015, Golden Star has secured a US$150 million financing with Royal Gold, Inc. (RGI). and its wholly-owned subsidiary RGLD Gold AG (RGLD). The financing consists of a US$130 million stream transaction with RGLD (the “Stream Transaction”) and a further US$20 million term loan from RGI (the ...

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Western Australia

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Former Member, Law Society of Western Australia

News

  • Fasken Wins Labour and Employment Law Firm of the Year in the 2019 Best Lawyers in Canada Guide, 8/21/2018
  • The 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory recognizes 200 Fasken lawyers, 4/12/2018
  • Fasken Martineau Wins Mining Law Firm of the Year in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada Guide, 8/22/2017
  • Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2016: 68 Fasken Martineau lawyers ranked, 11/4/2016
  • Solid results from The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017 as Fasken Martineau increases its “Lawyers of the Year”, 8/10/2016
  • 38 Fasken Martineau lawyers named in the Lexpert 2016 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada, 6/13/2016
  • Fasken Martineau’s legal expertise recognized in the 2015 edition of Who’s Who Legal 100: 63 lawyers ranked, 9/2/2015
  • The Best Lawyers in Canada 2016: 163 Fasken Martineau lawyers named, 9/1/2015
  • 2015 Lexpert directory recommends 158 Fasken Martineau Lawyers, 6/25/2015
  • Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2014: 50 Fasken Martineau lawyers ranked, 11/17/2014

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