Insights

The mining sector has been in a state of flux throughout the last few years but is entering 2018 with a renewed sense of optimism.

BDO’s Global Natural Resources team is looking towards the future to help mining companies anticipate and plan for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

We believe that to prepare for success in 2020 and beyond, oil & gas companies must strive to become “Lean, Green, Digital” machines.

On July 14th 2017, the Ontario Ministry of Finance released a Consultation Document which discusses a number of proposed measures that aim to reduce the complexity associated with the administration of the Land Transfer Tax (“LTT”) as it applies to unregistered dispositions of land by certain entities.

On April 20, 2017, the Ontario government introduced the controversial “Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan” (the Plan) which they contend is a “comprehensive package of measures to help more people find affordable homes.”

If you are in the mining (or extractive) sector and are falling behind on preparing your first ESTMA report – perhaps due to a lack of time, resources, or expertise – If you are in the mining (or extractive) sector and are falling behind on preparing your first ESTMA report – perhaps due to a lack of time, resources, or expertise – or even worse, if you haven’t even started, then this primer is for you.

Broadband connectivity is the next essential utility, as integral to a community’s growth and vitality as reliable electricity, clean water and well-maintained roads.

A deadline is fast approaching, and it should matter to Canadians in every city, town and village across this country.

The mining sector has always been fraught with risk. The very nature of geology itself is both fascinating and uncertain.