Program Overview

The Peter A. Allard School of Law Executive Learning Program in Mining Law and Sustainability

Overview

The Peter A. Allard School of Law Executive Learning Program in Mining Law and Sustainability provides an overview of the complex legal and regulatory instruments that govern sustainable mining practices. This program offers a new framework for making sustainable mining and business decisions, considering Indigenous participation, climate change, human rights, and anti-corruption laws and regulations that advance sustainable mining.

Program Details

• Duration: 5 weeks
• Format: 100% online, instructor-supported
• Tuition Fee: $3,125
• Live Sessions: Held once a week, attendance is not mandatory, but live sessions are not recorded.

Course Outline

The program comprises five online modules over five weeks that follow the business lifecycle of a mine:

1. Week 1: Introduction to the business of mining and sustainability
2. Week 2: Introduction to Indigenous peoples, governance, law, and FPIC
3. Week 3: Exploration, land tenure, and resource ownership
4. Week 4: Developing and operating a mine
5. Week 5: Closing a mine

Assessment

• This is a pass/fail course without formal grades.
• Weekly mandatory pass/fail quizzes check for learning.
• Interpret and critique a domestic or international case study to demonstrate understanding of how Indigenous peoples and sustainable mining and business decisions intersect within the context of the mining industry.

Expected Effort

• Expect to spend approximately 5–7 hours per week to attend live online lectures and complete all learning activities and coursework.
• Allow a maximum of 10 hours for the case study.

Technology Requirements

• An email account
• A computer, laptop, or tablet
• The latest version of a web browser (or previous major version release)
• A reliable internet connection
• A video camera and microphone

Who is this Program For?

This program benefits:

• In-house counsel
• Lawyers in private practice
• Mining industry professionals
• Mining industry service professionals (in finance, investment, consultancies, etc.)
• Indigenous business and community leaders
• Government representatives

Instructor

• Daniela Chimisso Dos Santos, BA, LLB, LLM, SJD, a sustainable mining and extractives expert with over 20 years of experience in the oil, gas, and mining industries.
• Chastity Davis-Alphonse, a member of the Tla’amin Nation, Principal/Lead Consultant for Chastity Davis Consulting, and founder of Deyen - An Invitation to Transform, an online learning platform centering the voices, knowledge, wisdom, and lived experiences of Indigenous women.

Available Sessions

• Starting January 26, 2026, to February 27, 2026
• Live session dates are Tuesdays, 12 Noon - 1 PM Pacific Time
• Sessions are not recorded
• 5 sessions for $3,125

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will have the skills to contribute to the success of current and future mining industry and extractive industry projects with an understanding of:

• Today’s complex legal and regulatory instruments that affect the business operations of mines in Canada and internationally
• The participation of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian and global mining industries, including Indigenous law and governance
• The role of corporate social responsibility and how CSR has evolved into a discussion of business and human rights
• Canadian anti-corruption legislation and international efforts that affect mining activities
• The role of mining in Canadian and international climate change efforts

Additional Information

For more details about the program, including the full program outline and how to register, please refer to the official program website or contact the program administrators directly.