Glenn Vassallo

Partner

Mining and Resources

Brisbane

Glenn is one of Queensland's leading mining experts with a unique and deep experience in all stages of resource exploration, development, finance and production, with a particular focus on iron ore, copper, coal, critical minerals, gold and silver.

Glenn regularly advises CEOs, CFOs and company boards on complex mining and resource matters, including capital raisings, joint ventures, disputes and project financing.

Glenn’s in-depth industry experience, including shaping foreign government mining policies means that he can provide the highest quality advice available in the Queensland and Australian market.

Memberships, Accreditation and Activities

Professional Memberships

Queensland Law Society
Member of the Canadian Coal Association.

Recent Achievements

Guest speaker at the Canadian Coal Conference in Vancouver – September 2025
Formally presented to the Parliament/Caucus of Alberta, Canada on their underground coal industry and revised Coal Policy – November 2024.

Expertise

Glenn’s expertise includes:

Strategic advice and implementation in respect of exploration programs, development pathways and production profiles
Coordination of all forms of capital raisings including equity, debts, and hybrids
Joint venture and all other forms of mining contracts
Conflict resolution and enforcement
Asset acquisition and divestment strategies
ASX board experience.

Recent Matters

Advising Valory Resources Inc. on all aspects of its CAD$1.6B damages claim against the Alberta Government, and its successful settlement
Advising Valory Resources Inc. on all aspects of its permitting strategy and implementation, successfully securing full permits for Mine 14
Formal presentation to the Alberta Government, resulting in the change in provincial legislation and regulations
Advising on all aspects of the acquisition and simultaneous sale of a coal assets for AUD$360m
Advising Polymetals Mining on all aspects of its listing on the ASX
Advising Cerro Resources on its listing on the TSX
Advising Discovery Metals Limited on its response to the AUD$830m hostile bid by Cathay Fortune Corporation
Advising Sayona Minerals on its AUD$100m placement and AUD$25.5m placement.

Memberships, Accreditation & Activities