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Our reputation in the mining industry is unparalleled. We’ve built a top team, whose vast experience brings clarity to even the most complex mining projects around the globe.
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Overview

Your priority may be to raise capital, buy, sell or develop a project, secure title, engage Indigenous communities, governments or other stakeholders, structure a complex transaction, or resolve a dispute. You’re in our sweet spot.

We are organized as an industry group and advise companies and other stakeholders on all matter of legal issues affecting the mining sector.

Our industry contacts and knowledge of material transactions, both domestically and internationally, are second to none among international law firms. Our team is skilled and experienced in all the various legal services required by mining clients, from exploration through development to operation and closure.

We have acted in respect of projects in virtually every country of the globe, with a special emphasis on the Americas and Africa, from our offices in Canada, London and Johannesburg. We rank among the top law firms for financings and new listings on the TSX, the AIM Market, and the JSE.

Our competence in common and civil law, and cross-border matters, make us uniquely qualified to advise the mining industry.

Achievements

  • Ranked nationwide as top tier (Band 1) in Energy & Natural Resources: Mining, Chambers Canada 2016 to 2026
  • Ranked global-wide in Projects and Energy: Mining & Minerals , Chambers Global 2018 to 2026
  • Ranked nationwide in Canada as top tier (Band 1) in Mining (International & Cross-Border), Chambers Global 2021 to 2026
  • Ranked nationwide in the UK in Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International, Chambers UK 2018 to 2026
  • Ranked nationwide in Energy and Natural Resources: Mining and Oil & Gas, The Globe and Mail 2022 to 2026
  • Ranked nationwide as top tier (Tier 1) in International Mining Operations, The Legal 500 Canada 2024 to 2026
  • Ranked nationwide as top tier (Tier 1) in Mining, The Legal 500 Canada 2018 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Mining, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2020 to 2026
  • Recognized in Mining Law, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2020 to 2025
  • Active in Canada in Projects: Mining, IFLR 1000 2022 to 2025

Team

Primary Contacts
  • John S.M. Turner, Partner | Co-Leader, Global Mining Group and Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A) Group Chair, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4380, [email protected]
  • Andrew J. Gabrielson, Partner | Co-Leader, Global Mining Group, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4844, [email protected]
  • Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A), Calgary, AB, +1 587 233 4103, [email protected]
  • Michael J. Bourassa, Partner | Mining, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5455, [email protected]
  • Virginia K. Schweitzer, Partner | Co-Managing Partner, Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6889, [email protected]
  • Frank Mariage, Partner | Corporate/Commercial, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7540, [email protected]
  • Tom Eldridge, Partner | Banking & Finance, London, +44 (0)20 7917 8663, [email protected]
  • Blaize Vance, Partner | Managing Partner, South Africa, Johannesburg, +27 11 586 6067, [email protected]
John Turner Toronto Lawyer John S.M. Turner Partner | Co-Leader, Global Mining Group and Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A) Group Chair Toronto, ON +1 416 865 4380
Andrew-gabrielson-lawyer-vancouver Andrew J. Gabrielson Partner | Co-Leader, Global Mining Group Vancouver, BC +1 604 631 4844
Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A) Sarah Gingrich Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A) Calgary, AB +1 587 233 4103
Virginia Schweitzer Ottawa lawyer Virginia K. Schweitzer Partner | Co-Managing Partner, Ottawa Ottawa, ON +1 613 696 6889
Frank Mariage Associé/Partner Montréal Frank Mariage Partner | Corporate/Commercial Montréal, QC +1 514 397 7540
Tom Eldridge, Partner | Banking & Finance Tom Eldridge Partner | Banking & Finance London +44 (0)20 7917 8663
Blaize Vance_Johannesburg_Lawyer Blaize Vance Partner | Managing Partner, South Africa Johannesburg +27 11 586 6067

Experience

  • The Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank of Canada co-lead on a US$75 million senior secured revolving credit facility for Minera Alamos Inc., [Deal - The Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank of Canada], Canadian mining company enters into US$75 million revolving credit facility.
  • MRF 2026 Resource Limited Partnership completes C$38.2 million initial public offering, [Deal - Middlefield Limited], Canadian investment partnership completes C$38.2 million initial public offering focused on the resource sector.
  • BULGOLD Inc. announces closing of non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of approximately C$1.17 million, [Deal - BULGOLD Inc.], Canadian mining company announces closing of non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of approximately $1.17 million.
  • Orla Mining Ltd. combines with Equinox Gold Corp. to create North America’s new senior gold producer, [Deal - Orla Mining Ltd], Orla Mining Ltd. combines with Equinox Gold Corp. to create North America’s new senior gold producer.
  • Nouveau Monde Graphite announces closing of US$96.5 million equity public offering, [Deal - The underwriters, led by BMO Capital Markets and National Bank Financial], Public equity offering of US$96.5 million for Nouveau Monde Graphite Inc.
  • Mkango Resources Ltd completes £12.5 million multi‑jurisdictional equity fundraise, [Deal - Mkango Resources Ltd.], On April 10, 2026, Mkango Resources Ltd, a dual‑listed AIM and TSX‑V company focused on rare earths, recycling, magnet production and sustainable supply chains, successfully completed an oversubscribed £12.5 million (approximately C$23.0 million) equity fundraise in April 2026. The fundraise co...
  • Bank of Montreal leads a syndicate of lenders in a US$1.5 billion multi‑jurisdictional non-revolving financing for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd., [Deal - Bank of Montréal], Canadian bank leads financing for largest ever precious metals streaming transaction.
  • Eloro Resources Ltd. completes C$17 million upsized bought deal LIFE offering, [Deal - Eloro Resources], Private placement offering pursuant to the listed issuer financing exemption to finance further development of Eloro's Iska-Iska silver-tin project in Bolivia.
  • Compass Minerals International Inc. closes sale of Compass Minerals Wynyard Inc. to Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc., [Deal - Compass Minerals International Inc.], Fasken advised Compass Minerals International Inc. in its sale of Compass Minerals Wynyard Inc. which operates a sulphate of potash production facility in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, to Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc.

Knowledge

  • BC Court of Appeal Upholds Personal Liability for Director of Mining Company for Regulatory Offences, 3/18/2026
  • 2026 ESG Disclosure Study, 3/3/2026
  • Navigating the Legal Depths of Deep-Sea Mining, 1/28/2026
  • UNDRIP in Action: British Columbia Court of Appeal Issues Decision in Gitxaała v. British Columbia (Chief Gold Commissioner), 12/5/2025
  • “A Change is a Change” – The Supreme Court Rejects a Narrow Interpretation of “Material Change”, 12/1/2025
  • Selected Tax Measures in the 2025 Federal Budget - Canada, 11/5/2025
  • The CSA’s Overhaul of Mining Disclosure: Last Chance to Comment, 9/3/2025
  • US Imposes Tariffs on Copper Products: Key Takeaways, 7/31/2025
  • Chambers Global 2025 Practice Guide: Business & Human Rights, 7/24/2025
  • The Federal Court Finds That FPIC Is Not a Veto but a “Right to a Robust Process”, 3/3/2025

Events

  • Project Blue Critical Materials Forum 2026, 3/3/2026
  • Ukraine: The Epicenter of Global Change, 3/3/2026
  • Olé! More Exciting than the World Cup? Join us for Fasken’s annual LatAm Mining Roundup, 3/3/2026
  • South Africa Session - Stronger together: Progress through Partnerships, 3/2/2026
  • Opportunities for Indigenous Ownership, Investment and Participation in Major Projects, 3/2/2026
  • Leading the Way or Falling behind? Comparing Allied Critical Minerals Investment Control Regimes, 3/2/2026
  • Sanctions and Tariffs: The Financial and Operational Risks Every Mining Executive Must Understand, 2/26/2026
  • Overcoming Nuclear Power Supply Chain Challenges: From Uranium Mining and Beyond, 2/25/2026
  • Recent Developments for Critical Mineral Exploration and Development in Arctic Countries, 2/24/2026
  • Unearthing Value: How London Complements Global Mining Financing Strategies, 2/24/2026

News

  • Huy Do discusses growth opportunities linked to Canada-China trade in Law.com, 4/16/2026
  • Gillian Niven Joins Fasken as Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Group, 2/2/2026
  • Johan Coertze Joins Fasken's Partnership in Corporate and Commercial Practice, 1/16/2026
  • Ella Plotkin comments on the importance of risk-sharing and clear rules to attract private capital in infrastructure projects in Canadian Lawyer, 12/16/2025
  • Guy Winter comments on the impact of U.S. tariffs on critical minerals, on the HC Commodities Podcast, 4/23/2025
  • Andrew House comments on mining companies considering departure from Canada in the Financial Post, 3/6/2025
  • Clifford Sosnow comments on tariff threats and their potential impact on the mining industry, on the Northern Miner’s podcast, 2/19/2025
  • Clifford Sosnow comments on the optimism of the mining industry despite US tariff threats in The Northern Miner, 1/24/2025
  • Frank Mariage comments on the impact of Donald Trump’s election on Canadian mining in The Northern Miner, 11/20/2024
  • Rhulani Nkomo Joins Fasken as Partner in the Finance and Projects Group, 11/5/2024

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