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Commerce Resources in its acquisition by Mont Royal Resources

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 the exploration of mineral properties in Canada. This acquisition will create a Québec-focused critical minerals developer and exploration company...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: April 9, 2025 Value: --

Orogen Royalties in its $421-million acquisition by Triple Flag

On April 21, 2025, Orogen Royalties announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Triple Flag, a precious metals streaming and royalty company, for $421 million. This acquisition will provide Triple Flag with exposure to one of the world’s most promising gold development...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: April 21, 2025 Value: $421 million

Volkswagen in its $69-million investment in Patriot Battery Metals

On January 7, 2025, Volkswagen completed its approximately $69-million investment in Patriot Battery Metals to acquire a 9.9% equity stake in Patriot.      The Volkswagen Group, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles. Osler, Hoskin &...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: January 7, 2025 Value: $69 million

General Motors Corporation in its joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp.

On October 16, 2024, General Motors Corporation announced its joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp. for the purposes of developing the Thacker Pass project whereby GM is investing US$625 million for a 38% asset level ownership interest in Thacker Pass. As part of the transaction, GM has also...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: October 16, 2024 Value: US$625 million

Cygnus Metals in its business combination agreement with Doré Copper Mining Corp. for $24 million

On October 15, 2024, Cygnus Metals announced its business combination agreement with Doré Copper Mining Corp. for a total value of $24 million.  This merger will offer the funding, expertise and strategy for superior shareholder returns through the brownfields exploration and operations in...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: October 15, 2024 Value: $24 million

Frontier Lithium Inc. in its Joint Venture with Mitsubishi Corporation to develop the PAK Lithium Project

On March 4, 2024, Frontier Lithium Inc. announced its definitive agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation to establish a joint venture partnership for the PAK Lithium Project mine and planned lithium chemicals conversion facility. This joint venture partnership delivers immediate and short-term...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: $25 million

General Motors in its US$150-million equity investment in Nouveau Monde Graphite

On February 15, 2024, General Motors announced its US$150-million equity investment in Nouveau Monde Graphite, which investment will be made in two tranches. At the closing of tranche 1, General Motors made an initial US$25-million equity investment to support the advancement of the Matawinie...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: US$150 million

Kenorland Minerals Ltd. in its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining

On January 16, 2024, Kenorland Minerals Ltd. announced it entered into a definitive agreement with Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. to exchange 20 percent participating interest in the Frotet Project, situated in Quebec, for a 4 percent net smelter return royalty on all minerals extracted from the...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: -

Boart Longyear in the sale of its shares to American Industrial Partners Capital Fund

On December 27, 2023, Boart Longyear agreed to the sale of its outstanding and issued common shares to American Industrial Partners Capital Fund for approximately US $371 million. Boart Longyear anticipates that the deal will be advantageous to their clients and employees through AIP’s strategy...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Announced: December 27, 2023 Value: US$371 million

Green Technology Metals Limited in its $13 million flow through financing

On December 11, 2023, Green Technology Metals used flow through financing to successfully secure commitments to raise $13 million dollars. This financing will allow for continued prospecting and drilling operations at the Junior Lithium Project in Northern Canada. Green Technology Metals, based in...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 11, 2023 Value: $13 million