Mergers and Acquisitions

Commerce Resources in its acquisition by Mont Royal Resources Commerce Resources in its acquisition by Mont Royal Resources

Commerce Resources Corp.
Key Contact
Alan Hutchison

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Team
Minji Park

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Vanessa Yee

Associate, Corporate, Vancouver

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 in the exploration of mineral properties in Canada. This acquisition will create a Québec-focused critical minerals developer and exploration company with a strong focus on rare earths, fluorspar, niobium and lithium exploration. The transaction will be a reverse takeover with shareholders of Commerce Resources holding approximately 85% of the shares of Mont Royal after giving effect to the transaction.

Commerce Resources Corp. is a junior mineral resource company focused on the development of the Ashram Rare Earth and Fluorspar Deposit located within their Eldor Property, in northern Québec.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised Commerce Resources with a team consisting of Alan Hutchison, Minji Park and Vanessa Yee (Corporate).

Value
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Date Announced
9 April 2025
Lead Office
Vancouver
Key Contact
Alan Hutchison

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Team
Minji Park

Partner, Corporate, Vancouver

Vanessa Yee

Associate, Corporate, Vancouver