Mining and Natural Resources Mining and Natural Resources

Robex Resources in its merger of equals with Predictive Discovery Limited

On October 5, 2025, Robex Resources announced that it entered an agreement with Predictive Discovery Limited to combine in a merger of equals. In this agreement, Predictive Discovery Limited will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Robex. The implied market capitalization of the...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: October 5, 2025 Value: $2.35 billion

Maritime Resources Corp. in its $292-million acquisition by New Found Gold Corp.

On September 5, 2025, Maritime Resources Corp. (Maritime) and New Found Gold Corp. (New Found Gold) announced the proposed acquisition of Maritime by New Found Gold by way of plan of arrangement. Pursuant to the transaction, New Found Gold will acquire all of the outstanding Maritime shares for...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Announced: September 5, 2025 Value: $292 million

Champion Iron in its US$500-million offering of senior notes

Osler represented the initial purchasers in connection with a US$500-million aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior notes due 2032 by Champion Iron Canada Inc. Proceeds from the offering were used to refinance the company’s existing indebtedness and for general corporate...

Lead Office: Montreal Date Closed: -- Value: US$500 million

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. in its securing of US$10-million loan from Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd.

On July 28, 2025, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced it secured an additional US$10-million term loan from Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd. Mountain Province Diamonds is a Canadian diamond company that operates the world’s largest diamond mine, located in the Northwest Territories, in a joint...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: July 28, 2025 Value: US$10 million

Mountain Province Diamonds in its $33-million working capital facility

On May 14, 2025, Mountain Province Diamonds announced that it had entered into a $33-million revolving working capital facility with Dunebridge Worldwide Ltd. (Dunebridge), a related party and insider of the company, amending and restating the company’s existing bridge credit facility agreement...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: May 14, 2025 Value: 33 million

Cordoba in its agreement to sell its 50% interest in the Alacrán Project

On May 8, 2025, Cordoba entered into a definitive framework agreement to sell its remaining 50% interest in the Alacrán Project, which is one of Colombia’s most advanced copper-gold development assets, along with all other exploration assets in Colombia and certain accounts receivable to...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: May 8, 2025 Value: US$100 million

Commerce Resources in its acquisition by Mont Royal Resources

On April 9, 2025, Commerce Resources announced it had entered an agreement to be acquired by Mont Royal Resources, a mining company that engages in the exploration of mineral properties in Canada. This acquisition will create a Québec-focused critical minerals developer and exploration company...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: April 9, 2025 Value: --

Orogen Royalties in its $421-million acquisition by Triple Flag

On April 21, 2025, Orogen Royalties announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Triple Flag, a precious metals streaming and royalty company, for $421 million. This acquisition will provide Triple Flag with exposure to one of the world’s most promising gold development...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: April 21, 2025 Value: $421 million

Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. in its series of refinancing agreements

On February 25, 2025, Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. announced a series of refinancing agreements to strengthen its financial position and support operations at the Gahcho Kué (GK) Mine in the Northwest Territories, where it holds a 49% interest alongside De Beers. These agreements include...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: February 25, 2025 Value: US$217 million

Volkswagen in its $69-million investment in Patriot Battery Metals

On January 7, 2025, Volkswagen completed its approximately $69-million investment in Patriot Battery Metals to acquire a 9.9% equity stake in Patriot.      The Volkswagen Group, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles. Osler, Hoskin &...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: January 7, 2025 Value: $69 million