Mining and Metals
With experience and perspective in an increasingly complex industry, we create commercially-minded solutions to realize our mining clients’ strategies, offering counsel on financings, M&A, commercial arrangements, and more.
Overview
Torys’ Mining and Metals team has a history of deep involvement in the industry. Through our longstanding representation of industry players, we understand the dynamics and cycles of the sector, allowing us to give sophisticated, market-sensitive advice to companies.
We address the complexities of transactions through the combined strengths of our mining knowledge and our leading M&A, corporate finance, lending and capital markets experience. From our offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary and Montréal, we regularly assist our clients on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border and globally with transactions, exploration and development, royalty and streaming agreements and joint ventures.
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Areas of Service
- Royalty, Streaming and Alternative FinanceRoyalty and streaming transactions continue to be a critical component for the funding of mining projects. Torys has one of the leading practices in this space, acting for industry players of all sizes on transactions globally.
- Joint Ventures and DevelopmentOur team has deep experience advising on joint venture transactions in the mining and metals sector, with broad insight and perspective on key drivers and structuring considerations.
- M&AOur creative deal acumen helps clients fully maximize the potential of their mining and metals deals. We have deep experience with transactions involving all aspects of the sector both in Canada and internationally.Learn more
- Capital MarketsWe advise on significant capital markets transactions in the industry, acting for issuers, underwriters and selling security holders in transactions involving large, mid-cap and junior mining and metals companies.Learn more
- Project FinanceWe help finance mining projects across the development stage, with extensive experience acting for leading players on both the lending and borrowing side, ensuring a smooth and efficient path to commercial operation.Learn more
- Metals FinanceWe regularly advise clients on precious and base metal financing, including loans, leases and consignments. Our experience includes safekeeping and custody arrangements, purchase and trading facilities, and negotiating intercreditor arrangements among metal lenders and with dollar lenders.
- IndigenousWe are active on projects across Canada that impact and involve Indigenous peoples and communities. Our clients include both Indigenous and non-Indigenous entities.Learn more
- ESGESG factors are at the top of many agendas and are increasingly being integrated into organizational decision-making. We help mining and metals clients navigate this dynamic landscape, advising across operational and governance issues.Learn more
- ArbitrationOur team provides a unique perspective for clients seeking advice in commercial arbitration matters. Our cross-border practice allows us to assist Canadian, U.S. and international clients on complex international arbitration claims with respect to mining rights.Learn more
Featured Work
New era of Canadian mining webinar series
Last fall, a multidisciplinary Torys team hosted an industry state-of-play series examining the various forces driving change in the Canadian mining landscape.
Watch our webinars
Explore our Project Map
See a selection of our mining projects across Canada, the United States and beyond using our interactive map tool.
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Representative Work
The team are adept at navigating complex stakeholder dynamics and have a good ability to focus on commercial outcomes.
— Chambers Canada, 2024
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