Bennett Jones will be attending PDAC 2026, the World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention. Members of our Mining industry group will be on site to connect with attendees and discuss how we support mining companies, investment banks and investors with strategic advice and transactional experience across the sector.
Our team brings deep industry insight to projects and transactions spanning global mineral exploration and development. Drawing on the firm’s strengths in natural resources, capital markets and regulatory matters, we help clients advance their objectives efficiently and position their projects for long‑term success.
Industry Insights
Bennett Jones is a leading voice in the mining sector, providing analysis that helps clients navigate evolving market, regulatory and transactional trends.
Perspectives on Mining and M&A
Our latest M&A Quarterly highlights mining as one of Canada’s most active sectors in 2025, with deal value up 220% despite fewer transactions. Alongside utilities and energy, mining contributed to a combined US$195.48 billion in Canadian deal activity.
Gold was a major driver, with Canadian deal value more than tripling and eight transactions over US$1 billion, compared with one in 2024. Globally, metals and mining M&A rose 61%, including 139% growth in North America. Mining also led Canada’s mid‑market, generating US$10.58 billion in transactions, 54% of which involved gold. These figures highlight strong investor focus on critical minerals, precious metals and resource‑linked infrastructure as we begin 2026.
Commentary from Our Mining Team
Our Mining group is helping advance industry dialogue through timely, practical insights featured in Canadian Mining Journal. Here are several recent articles authored by our team. Canadian Fast-Tracking Initiatives in a Period of Global Trade UncertaintyBy James Clare, William A. Edwards and Chloe SooYun Cho At a time of significant global trade tensions, fast-tracking critical mineral projects to secure Canada’s position in the global supply chain has never been more important. This year has seen a flurry of legislation and announcements by Canadian federal and provincial governments aimed at expediting the development of the critical mineral resources. Four new pieces of major legislation have been enacted or introduced, and five new or expanded programs have been announced across the country. Building Trust and Lowering Risk Through JVs and Partnership Arrangementsby Linda Misetich Dann and Jeff Taylor Current market conditions are making mining joint ventures (JVs) and partnerships increasingly attractive structures. Across the mining industry, there is a lack of capital, and we are seeing more mining companies establish JVs and strategic partnerships to access capital and de-risk mining projects. We expect the use of JVs and partnership structures in the mining industry to accelerate. Deep Sea Mining Takes the International StageBy Abbas Ali Khan and Bosa Kosoric Deep sea mining was once again thrust into the spotlight in late April 2025 when President Trump signed an executive order aimed at jump-starting the industry and boosting U.S. access to critical minerals. As deep sea mining continues to be a contentious topic globally, the move has been hotly debated and raises important questions about the laws governing deep sea mining beyond national borders. It also highlights fast developing issues that deep sea miners, investors, and other stakeholders need to consider. Safeguarding Your Royalty Interest: A Primer on StrategiesBy Samantha Weng, Simon Grant, Jane C. Helmstadter and Ali J. Naushahi Royalty financing is a well-recognized alternative to traditional types of financing in the mining world. It is an attractive means for companies to obtain capital for projects without share dilution, increasing leverage, or relinquishing operational control. For investors, the returns can be significant, but so can the risks. The question of how best to protect royalty interests from potential downsides is therefore ever-present. Time to Get Serious or Become "Uninvestable"In the midst of crisis, we are being inundated with platitudes by governments across the country. This should worry everyone. While it will not be easy, this is the time for determined action by policy makers. |
