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Hecla Mining in its definitive agreement to acquire Alexco Resource Corp.

On July 5, 2022, Hecla Mining announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Alexco Resource Corp. By partnering with Alexco, Hecla aims to become Canada’s largest silver producer and will be better positioned to meet the growing...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: July 5, 2022 Value: US$215 million

Zacatecas Silver in its US$60 million acquisition of the Esperanza Gold Project and $19.15 subscription receipt offering

On April 12, 2022, Zacatecas Silver announced it had acquired the Esperanza Gold Project, a high-grade oxide gold deposit located in Morelos State, Mexico from Minas De Oro Nacional, a subsidiary of Alamos Gold Inc., for aggregate consideration of approximately US$60 million. At closing, Zacatecas:...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: April 12, 2022 Value: US$60 million

Amarillo Gold Corp. in its acquisition by Hochschild Mining PLC

On March 30, 2022, Amarillo Gold Corp. announced its acquisition by Hochschild Mining PLC for $164.5 million. The acquisition will create Lavras Gold Corp., a new Brazil-focused exploration company. The transaction will provide Lavras with the Lavras do Sul gold project located in southern...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: March 30, 2022 Value: $164.5 million

Kinross Gold Corporation in its US$1.4 billion acquisition of Great Bear Resources

On February 24, 2022, Kinross Gold Corporation completed its previously announced acquisition of Great Bear Resources Ltd. Through the transaction, Kinross will acquire Great Bear’s flagship Dixie project located in the Red Lake mining district in Ontario, Canada. Kinross has agreed to an...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: February 24, 2022 Value: US$1.4 billion

H2 Ventures 1 Inc. in its $5 million initial public offering on the TSX Venture Exchange

On February 9, 2022, H2 Ventures 1 Inc. (“H2 Ventures”) completed an initial public offering of 50 million common shares and is now listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.  H2’s common shares began trading on the TSX.V on February 11, 2022 under the symbol “HO.P”.  When combined with the...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: February 9, 2022 Value: $5 million

Tintic in its acquisition by Osisko

On January 25, 2022, Tintic Consolidated Metals, a US-based mining company and owner of  large land holding in the mineral rich East Tintic District of Utah, announced its acquisition by Osisko Development. With this acquisition, Osisko will gain ownership of the fully permitted and producing...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: -- Value: US$177 million

Koch Strategic Platforms in its US$100 million investment in Standard Lithium

On December 1, 2021, Koch Strategic Platforms (KSP), a subsidiary of Koch Investments Group, closed its US$100 million investment in Standard Lithium, a Vancouver-based innovative technology and lithium project development company. The investment will be made via a direct private placement and will...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: December 1, 2021 Value: US$100 million

Domtar in its $3 billion acquisition by Paper Excellence

On May 11, 2021, Domtar announced its acquisition by Paper Excellence. The all-cash transaction valued at $3 billion will provide Paper Excellence with all issued and outstanding shares of Domtar common stock for $55 per share. Upon closing, Domtar will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity....

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: November 30, 2021 Value: $3 billion

Apollo Global Management in its $3.3 billion acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation

On September 22, 2021, Apollo Global Management completed its acquisition of Great Canadian Gaming Corporation for a total value of $3.3 billion. Under the transaction, Apollo Funds acquired all the outstanding shares of Great Canadian for C$45 per share in cash. The transaction will enable Apollo...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: September 22, 2021 Value: $3.3 billion

The syndicate of underwriters in the US$2.50 billion bond offering by the Province of British Columbia

On July 20, 2021, the Province of British Columbia completed its US$2.50 billion bond offering. RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, National Bank of Canada Financial and TD Securities (USA) LLC acted as underwriters on the deal. Osler, Hoskin &...

Lead Office: Vancouver Date Closed: July 20, 2021 Value: US$2.50 billion