Program Directors
Carole Gilbert
Director, Global Legal, WSP
Ann Watterworth
Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Eligible for
Drill down and extract the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in mining.
A distinguished faculty of over 30 experienced professionals from private practice and industry will help you explore new depths of understanding of the legal and business risks and challenges in this dynamic sector.
The mining business raises complex ownership, regulatory, contractual, environmental and community issues.
This unique Osgoode Certificate is designed for mining lawyers, industry professionals and executives that want to unearth knowledge, strategies and tactics that they can use immediately to minimize risk and better meet the needs of their clients and companies.
The mining industry has faced numerous cycles in the past and looks for efficient ways to deliver the vital raw materials while facing important environmental and societal challenges. Explore topics related to understanding mineral rights, ESG, Indigenous consultation, NI 43-101 disclosure requirements, human rights, and more throughout the program.
Join an expert faculty of lawyers, geologists, regulators, financiers, consultants and business executives, from private practice and industry, and get the practical tools you need to manage these complex and everchanging challenges.
This program is worth its weight in gold. Register now to secure your spot.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the fundamentals of mining and the mining industry
Learn the different legal systems for acquiring and securing mineral rights
Practical solutions for solving ESG issues
How to manage health and safety issues in mining operations
Key issues in Canadian mining taxation
How to navigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mining human resources
Tactics for minimizing risk in financing mining projects
Understand the standards of disclosure for mineral projects
Practical approaches to negotiating and drafting mining agreements
Methods for assessing and mitigating environmental risks
Developments in anti-corruption legislation and policies and the reach of government in enforcement
Reducing exposure to human rights violations
Resource revenue transparency: what you need to know
Best practices for working with Indigenous communities
Who Should Attend
Mining lawyers in private practice
In-house counsel at mining companies
Corporate/commercial, securities, environmental, energy/natural resources lawyers
Lawyers who advise Indigenous communities on mining-related issues
Senior executives in mining companies
Mining engineers
Geologists
Securities/stock market regulators/officials
Representatives from natural resources departments in provincial and federal governments
Financial officers and accountants in mining industry
Faculty
Program Directors
Carole Gilbert
Director, Global Legal, WSP
Ann Watterworth
Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Instructors
“In my position handling agreements and asset rights, these topics were educating for me and will benefit my daily job responsibilities.”
Agenda
View the 2024 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts. A detailed agenda for the upcoming program will be available soon.
Register
Apr 11, 25 & May 9, 23 & Jun 6, 2025
$4,495 + TAX
Time
April 11, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
April 25, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
May 9, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:45 p.m (ET)
May 23, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
June 6, 2025
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must complete all program modules, and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
“Excellent structure, serious knowledgeable presenters, a very good overview of the issues.”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. The hours below are for the 2024 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
Substantive | 28h 50m |
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Professionalism | 2h |
EDI | 2h 45m |
Total | 33h 35m |
Are you reporting hours from a previous date?
View our CPD & Accreditation page to see previously calculated hours for this course.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
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Online Technical Requirements
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