Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
Mining Agreements: Contracting for Goods and Services

Vancouver, British Columbia
September 23 - 25, 2015

Developing and operating a mine today involves expertise, finance, human capital, and goods from many countries. Contracting for mine-related goods and services can present complex legal and financial issues. This institute will address many of the contract-related issues that arise from development and operation of mines, with an emphasis on practical solutions from speakers who have faced these issues, as well as reviews of actual contracts.  For more information about the conference, click here.

Friday, September 25, 2015
8:45 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

Reclamation obligations and management of the property after mine closure can continue for many years. Various mechanisms are being developed for such management, including establishment of trusts and other entities, and funding for activities such as water treatment and maintenance of retention structures. Financial instruments to ensure performance such as bonds and letters of credit will be discussed as insurance and what to do when theses are beyond the capacity of local suppliers to provide. A generic agreement for management of a property by a trust with financial assurances will be provided and reviewed.

Speakers:

• David Deisley
• Eric Fjelstad
• Cameron Leonard