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Lexpert Global Mining 2018/19

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22 LEXPERT | 2018/19 | WWW.LEXPERT.CA Grieve, Sander Bennett Jones LLP (416) 777-4826 grieves@bennettjones.com Head of the Mining Department at Bennett Jones LLP, Mr. Grieve practises public markets finance and M&A with a focus on the global mining industry. He has acted in transactions touching many countries and industries. He represents a range of the leading issuers, dealers and advisors in global public markets M&A and finance. Harris, Henry A. Gowling WLG (416) 862-4393 henry.harris@gowlingwlg.com Mr. Harris practises in the areas of Corporate Finance and M&A, as well as pri- vate equity and venture capital. He advises Canadian and foreign companies, investors and underwriters on all aspects of corporate finance, including global mining transactions. He also acts as general counsel to a diverse client base, which includes businesses ranging from the technology to resources sectors. Harrison, QC, Elizabeth J. Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP (604) 661-9367 eharrison@farris.com Ms. Harrison has extensive experience representing mining clients in all aspects of mining from exploration to full mining operations, and repre- senting investment bankers and investors on financings, project financings, general corporate issues and mergers & acquisitions. She is recognized in the Lexpert® Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada. Hudec, Albert J. Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP (604) 661-9356 ahudec@farris.com Mr. Hudec is an M&A and securities practitioner with 30+ years experience in cross-border mergers & acquisitions, public and private equity and debt financings (including bought deals and tax-incentive financings), corporate governance and board and independent committee representation. He also practises extensively in the area of Aboriginal law, leading consultations on major resource projects. Hudson, Roy H. DLA Piper (Canada) LLP (403) 698-8708 roy.hudson@dlapiper.com Mr. Hudson is Head of Americas of the firm's Mining sector. His practice is focused on advising resource-based and other companies involved in mining, oil & gas, energy services, construction, and technology. He advises junior and mid-tier national and international companies on securities law compliance, project development, M&A, corporate governance and other legal requirements. Hutchison, Alan J. Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (604) 692-2760 ahutchison@osler.com Mr. Hutchison is co-Chair of Osler's Mining Group and practises in the areas of securities, corporate/commercial and mining law with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. "BASED ON THE CHATTER WE'VE HEARD, AND FROM SOME OF THE DEALS I'VE SEEN OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS, YES, COMPANIES ARE LOOKING TO DE-RISK AND DE-LEVER." – Catherine Lyons: Goodmans LLP core projects or those in less than stable jurisdic- tions. Many have had to write down the projects already, so that provides some flexibility to sell (maybe taking equity to try and capture some upside when things turn around). Another impact is a rush to quality jurisdictions. For ex- ample, we've seen activity in the cobalt sector in Canada which has been fuelled by a desire to avoid the need to get cobalt from other less stable parts of the world." In the spring of 2018, Reuters reported on the volatility in the cobalt market. In an article enti- tled "Battery makers descend on Australia, Cana- da cobalt developers," Melanie Burton and Nicole Mordant wrote: "Nervous Asian battery makers are turning to early-stage cobalt projects in Australia and Canada to lock in supplies of the critical battery ingredient ahead of expected shortages as demand for electric vehicles revs up. Mine developers say interest from Japanese and Korean firms is particularly strong as they compete with rivals from China, which has built deep supply chain ties with the Democratic Republic of Congo, the world's top producer." e DRC "accounts for nearly two-thirds of global cobalt output and production is set to rise despite concerns over the use of child miners and rising royalties." More particularly, "With over 85% of new global cobalt supply over the next decade coming from Africa, in a region where the Chinese have entrenched relationships, the Korean and Japa- nese cobalt processing industries are very focused upon Australian and Canadian projects." Burton and Mordant provide examples: "South Korean battery maker SK Innovation Co Ltd (096770.KS) locked in a seven-year sup- ply deal with Australian Mines (AUZ.AX) last month, helping to win funding for a project that has yet to make a final investment decision and does not expect to produce any cobalt until at least 2020. "'At least half a dozen Australian and Canadian LEXPERT-RANKED LAWYERS

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