Mason Law advises mining companies, acquirers, financial advisors and boards on public and private M&A, from plans of arrangement and take-over bids to project sales, options, earn-ins and joint ventures.
Mining M&A turns on sector-specific details: royalty and stream consents and rights of first refusal, change-of-control terms in offtake and financing agreements, permit and tenure transfers, and the minority-protection rules in MI 61-101 when insiders are involved.
Rob Mason has acted on plans of arrangement and take-over bids, going-private transactions, project and asset sales, three-cornered amalgamations, and the option, earn-in and joint-venture agreements that move exploration projects between companies.
Clients include acquirers and targets, vendors, financial advisors and, frequently, special committees of independent directors — see Special Committees & MI 61-101.
As a boutique, Mason Law gives every transaction senior attention from term sheet to closing.
Rights of first refusal, consents and change-of-control terms in royalty, stream and offtake agreements can reshape a deal’s timetable and price. Map them before signing.
A plan of arrangement, a take-over bid and an asset sale each carry different approvals, timelines and leverage. The right choice depends on the shareholder base and the assets.
When insiders or significant shareholders are involved, MI 61-101 can require a formal valuation and minority approval, and a properly run special committee.
Mining claims, leases and permits rarely transfer automatically. Diligence and closing mechanics need to reflect each jurisdiction’s rules.
Rob takes the first call personally.
General information only, not legal advice. Representative matters include transactions led by Robert Mason at Mason Law and at previous firms.