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Mining, Oil and Natural Resources

Mining, Oil and Natural Resources

Advising Saskatchewan’s growing mining, oil and natural resources sector.

 

McKercher acts as counsel to large and small-scale clients seeking advice on environmental compliance, liability and corporate risk. The practice group has developed a comprehensive due diligence checklist and regularly provides advice to clients regarding environmental regulatory requirements in the oil patch and potash industry.

 

 

  • Analysis of asset titles and extraction-related issues
  • First Nation’s development rights
  • Joint venture and partnership agreements
  • Securities and compliance
  • Tax planning

Key contacts

Bruce Harrison
Saskatoon | Partner b.harrison@mckercher.ca

John H. Pringle
Saskatoon | Partner j.pringle@mckercher.ca

Christopher J. Masich
Saskatoon | Partner c.masich@mckercher.ca
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Related FAQs

Do I own the minerals or oil & gas on my property?

Not likely.  Since the late 1800s, the Government has reserved the mineral and oil and gas rights when issuing title to property in Saskatchewan.  Some old property titles, or titles that were acquired from railways, were issued with subsurface rights and those remain today (about 20% of the Province).  Of course, you can obtain mineral or oil and gas rights by purchasing them from the current holder or the Provincial Government, if they are for sale.

 

The Provincial Government sells oil and gas rights by auction every two months.   Mineral rights can be “staked” or transferred through the government’s online MARS system at https://mars.isc.ca

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