BMA Review #86: ESG trends shaping Brazil’s capital market, Brazil’s Tax Reform and more articles

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In its first edition of year, BMA Review celebrates Women’s Month, with articles on topics of interest in the business and legal world written entirely by women in our firm.

BMA Review 86 reflects on some of the year’s upcoming challenges. The cover article, for example, sees 2025 as a crucial opportunity for Brazil to consolidate its leadership role in the climate change agenda, as it hosts COP30 in Belém at the end of the year. 

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Laila Hawrylyshyn receives the King Charles III medal

We are incredibly proud to share that Laila Hawrylyshyn, Chair of the BCCC Ottawa Chapter, was awarded the King Charles III Medal yesterday in recognition of her outstanding contributions to future career education in Canada.

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Navigating Brazil's Mining Sector: Essential Legal Insights for Investors

BMA Advogados

This flowchart outlines the key steps in the regulatory process over the lifecycle of a mine for all substances except radioactive elements. The mining sector in Brazil is primarily regulated by the National Mining Agency (ANM – Agência Nacional de Mineração). As in many other jurisdictions, mining in Brazil requires environmental permitting, which is included in the flowchart.

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The Government of Canada unveils new initiatives to support Black employees in the public service



Government of Canada

"Too many Black Canadians continue to experience systemic racism, including in the workplace. The Government of Canada is taking further action to support a safe, healthy and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive."

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Vale publishes Ethics & Compliance Program Report 2024

Vale

“Since the launch of the Ethics & Compliance Program four years ago, Vale has made continuous progress in promoting a corporate culture based on integrity, transparency and responsibility. Reaffirming this commitment, the company has now released the Ethics & Compliance Program Report 2024, consolidating the main advances, indicators and actions implemented over the last year."

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Rio Tinto completes acquisition of Arcadium Lithium



Rio Tinto

"Rio Tinto has completed its acquisition of Arcadium Lithium plc for $6.7 billion, following the sanctioning of the Scheme of Arrangement by the Royal Court of Jersey on 5 March. Rio Tinto is now the ultimate parent company of Arcadium Lithium, which will become Rio Tinto Lithium, and will also include the Rincon lithium project."

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Supplier due diligence more critical amid U.S. tariffs

KPMG

“With the on-again, off-again threat of 25 per cent, across-the-board tariffs on Canadian goods, Canadian businesses that are considering or already making changes to their supply chain must remain extra vigilant for increased fraud and cybersecurity risks, KPMG in Canada specialists warn."

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