Erik Goldsilver
Canada Guide 2025
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations + 1 more ranking
Band 2
Band 4
About
Provided by Erik Goldsilver
Practice Areas
Erik Goldsilver is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and a member of the firm's international Mining Group. He has more than 20 years of experience helping mining companies through the full lifecycle of their projects.
Erik has an extensive background in matters involving mining and natural resources, both domestically and internationally. His practice focuses principally on mining law, including in-depth experience with streaming transactions and royalty agreements. Erik is well-versed in all aspects of the development, construction, and operation of mining projects. He has advised on Indigenous issues and claims, environmental and regulatory compliance matters, and permitting issues, as well as mine closure, decommissioning, and reclamation issues.
Among other accolades, Erik has been recognized in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada and The Best Lawyers™ in Canada.
Career
Year of Call: 1999 – Ontario
Professional Memberships
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
International Bar Association
Chambers Review
Canada
Based in Toronto, Erik Goldsilver provides counsel across an impressive range of international mining transactions. He frequently advises on mine operation and development matters, among other issues.
Based in Toronto, Erik Goldsilver provides counsel across an impressive range of international mining transactions. He frequently advises on mine operation and development matters, among other issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Erik is a very strong mining lawyer with excellent client service and a practical, commercial approach to helping parties reach mutually acceptable transactions."
"He is an excellent mining lawyer who is knowledgeable and very good in the streaming and royalties area."
"Erik is a very strong mining lawyer with excellent client service and a practical, commercial approach to helping parties reach mutually acceptable transactions."
"He is an excellent mining lawyer who is knowledgeable and very good in the streaming and royalties area."