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Are your mining operations automated? Navigating Canada’s evolving regulatory landscape

By Robin Longe, Maria Pacheco, and Justine See-Fernandez

July 7, 2026

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Ahoy! When Geopolitical Events Get in the Way of Mining Shipments

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Forum non conveniens limits Canadian venue in transnational disputes

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Cobre Panamá: A Cautionary Reset for Global Mining—Why the Legal Community Should Pay Attention

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Is a river a legal person? The AER rejects personhood for the Athabasca River

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