Frank Mariage practises in the areas of securities, corporate law and mining law. Over the course of his career, he has developed legal knowledge on mining issues.
Frank represents of broad variety of actors in the mining industry, notably investment banks, specialized service providers and government agencies. Frank also represents mining companies and guides them during the discovery, sale, and processing of mineral deposits, in Canada and elsewhere. He has extensive experience in the legal issues and challenges faced by mining companies.
Frank’s in-depth knowledge is recognized in Canada and he continues to be listed as a leading mining lawyer by a number of legal directories that rank the country’s best firms and lawyers. In 2018, 2019, and 2023, Frank was designated by Best Lawyers in Canada as Lawyer of the Year in Natural Resource Law and Mining Law, respectively.
Frank is Chairman of the Board of the Diversification of Exploration Investment Partnership (SIDEX), a major player in the financing of exploration projects in Quebec. He was Chairman of the Board of the Québec Mineral Exploration Association from 2014 to 2018 and sits on several boards of directors of mining companies. Frank is also a member of the Advisory Board of the World Association of Mining Lawyers.
