Alex G. MacWilliam, Author at Dentons Mining Law Blog

Updates affecting the mining industry globally.

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Mine reclamation in Canada: Regulatory challenges and opportunities

By Alex G. MacWilliam and Kate Wiltse

Canada: Canada is entering a new period of investment and growth, creating opportunities for businesses looking to acquire or expand operations across the country. Turning those opportunities into successful investments [...]

Doing business in Canada: Energy

Canada: Oil price volatility and low natural gas prices continue to have a significant impact on oil and gas exploration and production activity. The emergence of new drilling technologies, including [...]

Critical minerals: A joint strategy for Western and Northern Canada

Canada: On June 25, 2026, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut released Stronger Together: A Critical Minerals Strategy for Western and Northern Canada (the Strategy). [...]