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John Turner Toronto Lawyer

John S.M. Turner

Partner | Co-Leader, Global Mining Group and Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A) Group Chair Fasken
Despite recent market decline, new valuations are prompting strategic reappraisals by financial and mining industry players - some attractive possibilities are opening up.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 1989
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

John Turner is Leader of the firm’s Global Mining Group and Chair of the Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A) Group. His practice is focused in the resource sector, where he has been involved in many leading corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions deals.

One of Canada's national newspapers, the Financial Post, has described John as "one of the best dirt lawyers in Canada, if not the world."

John represents issuers and underwriters in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions transactions involving resource companies active throughout the globe.

He also regularly advises corporate boards, senior management and special committees on a breadth of transactional and governance matters.

Recognized by Chambers Global for his extensive mining law knowledge and experience, John also received Lexpert's "Zenith Award".

Achievements

Client Work

  • SCR-Sibelco NV announces strategic joint venture with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., [Deal - SCR-Sibelco NV], Belgian based global material solution company completes a joint venture agreement to develop Ontario lithium mining operations.
  • SCR-Sibelco NV completes a C$13 million investment, [Deal - SCR-Sibelco NV], Belgian based global material solution company completes an investment financing.
  • Syndicate of Agents led by Sprott Capital Partners LP and CIBC Capital Markets completes US$65 million convertible debenture private placement for i-80 Gold Corp., [Deal - Sprott Capital Partners LP and CIBC Capital Markets], Nevada-focused mining company closes upsized “best efforts” private placement offering of up to US$65 million principal amount of secured convertible debentures
  • IAMGOLD Corporation completes sale of its interest in Rosebel Gold Mines to Zijin Mining for approximately US$360 million in cash and release of US$41 million in liabilities, [Deal - IAMGOLD Corporation], Canadian gold mining company sells interest in one of the largest in-production gold mines in South America
  • Barrick Gold Corporation completes the acquisition of prospecting licenses from Tembo Gold Corp., [Deal - Barrick Gold Corporation], Barrick Gold acquires prospecting licences from Tembo Gold for US$6 million and contingent consideration of up to US$45 million.
  • Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited complete merger of equals, [Deal - Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd.], Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited complete merger of equals.
  • Sprott Capital Partners LP and Scotiabank co-lead US$20 million Canadian IPO and TSX listing of Mineros S.A., [Deal - Sprott Capital Partners LP and Scotiabank], Latin American gold mining company begins trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange
  • Li-Metal goes public by way of RTO and listing on Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE), [Deal - Li-Metal Corp.], Advised Li-Metal in connection with the reverse takeover of Eurotin Inc. and listing on the CSE.
  • Gatos Silver, Inc. completes US$160 million cross-border secondary offering of common shares, [Deal - Gatos Silver, Inc.], Silver-dominant exploration, development and production company completes multijurisdictional follow-on equity offering

Career & Education

Education

  • LLM University of Cambridge
  • LLB Queen's University
  • BSc (Hons) Queen's University

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association

Knowledge

Events

News

Publications

  • Getting The Deal Through - Mining 2016 - Canada, 7/4/2016
  • Change is around the corner for gloomy mining sector, 3/9/2016
  • Getting The Deal Through - Mining 2015 - Canada, 6/1/2015

Speaking Engagements

  • TSX & TSX Venture Exchange: A Capital Opportunity, 11/28/2013
  • Optimizing International Mining Operations
  • M&A Global Developments: The Impact of China, India, and Trends in Africa
TSX & TSX Venture Exchange: A Capital Opportunity Africa Oil Week 2013 location location Cape Town
Optimizing International Mining Operations Executive Seminar location location Toronto

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