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Unpacking The Landmark US-Australia Critical Minerals Supply Framework

On 20 October 2025, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald J. Trump signed the United States–Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Mining in space: the role of arbitration in the new frontier

Arbitration emerges as the optimal & most flexible forum for resolving commercial disputes arising from space mining operations.

Australia Litigation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Seabed mining and arbitration: Deep water, deeper uncertainty

Examines pathways through which arbitration might become a forum for deep sea mining disputes for companies involved in US-licensed deep sea mining.

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive: Expanded Eligibility For Particular Processing Activities

The Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Act 2025 (Act), which received Royal Assent shortly before this year's Federal election was announced, established the critical minerals...

KW

King & Wood Mallesons

TerraCom's Whistleblower Woes - Australian Federal Court Approves First Whistleblower Retaliation Penalty

Australia Criminal

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A&O Shearman

Construction Productivity — Building Better: How Can Resource Companies Boost Productivity?

Australia Real Estate

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Alvarez & Marsal

Climate Change Is Local: Court Of Appeal Quashes Coal Mine Consent Extension

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Legislative update: Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Bill 2025

Australia Energy

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HHG Legal Group

Deep sea mining: considerations for critical minerals investors

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Nuclear law: Could Australia go nuclear?

Australia Energy

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Holding Redlich

Miners Explore Next-gen Joint Ventures In Pursuit Of Sustainability

Australia Energy

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A&O Shearman

Australian Corporate Regulators Continue To Target Environmental Claims And Greenwashing In Enforcement Activities

Australia Environment

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Jones Day

JORC Code Update – Compliance With Guidance

Australia Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

Future made in Australia (FMIA): Federal Budget commitments to energy transition and critical minerals

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Buy Or Rent? Why The Australian Dream Might Be Due For A Makeover

Australia Real Estate

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FTI Consulting

New road rules and driving offences come into effect across Australia

Australia Transport

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Worldwide Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

How Investors And Operators Can Capitalise On The Agricultural Value Chain (Video)

Australia Real Estate

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FTI Consulting

Funds Update - 26 September 2025

Australia Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Court says coal mines can be approved without considering climate change

The federal government can effectively ignore the risk that fossil fuel projects pose to the environment.

Australia Energy

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Stacks Law Firm

ECM Review Snapshot: Key Trends For Energy And Resources

It gives us great pleasure to bring you a concise overview of The Australian ECM Review 2023, covering significant developments in the market...

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Case Note: Russian Sanctions – Force Majeure And Illegality In Joint Venture Relationships

In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in March 2022, the Australian Government imposed sanctions against Russia and certain Russian business-people pursuant to the Autonomous...

Worldwide International

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's And Canada's Critical Minerals Strategies: A Comparison Part 2

On November 27, we began a series of two bulletins on Australia's and Canada's Critical Minerals Strategies. In this second bulletin, we start by discussing Canada's approach to exploration...

Worldwide Energy

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Fasken

Navigating the impact of mining and renewable energy laws on landowners in South Australia

Australia Real Estate

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Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Coal Royalty Changes Ahead For NSW

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Offshore Wind Zone Declared Off The Hunter (NSW)

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland Packs Policy Punch In Its Own Critical Minerals Strategy

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Everything You Need To Know About Australia's 2023 Critical Minerals Strategy

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's New Register Of Foreign Ownership Of Australian Assets Commences On July 1, 2023

Australia Government

JD

Jones Day

Critical Measures For Critical Minerals: The 2023-24 Federal Budget And Beyond

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Environmental Law Enforcement In WA Is On The Uptick

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FPIC in the Australian context: now and into the future

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Significant resources safety act changes in the pipeline

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

Critical Measures For Critical Minerals: The 2023-24 Federal Budget And Beyond

The recent 2023-24 Federal Budget announcement has attracted mixed reactions from across the mining sector, with new funding initiatives for critical minerals and decarbonisation largely welcomed...

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Environmental Law Enforcement In WA Is On The Uptick

The Perth Magistrates Court recently found gold miner Bellevue Gold Limited (Bellevue) liable for two environmental offences relating to a hypersaline spill after enforcement action...

Australia Environment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FPIC in the Australian context: now and into the future

FPIC (free, prior and informed consent) must impact project developments on the traditional lands of Indigenous people.

Australia Government

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Significant resources safety act changes in the pipeline

Those appointed to 'safety critical roles' are encouraged to speak up and raise safety concerns without fear of reprisal.

Australia Energy

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McCullough Robertson

Market update 2023: resources

Australia Energy

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McCullough Robertson

Overlapping resources and renewables developments – can these projects co-exist?

Many companies are exploring ways to jointly develop renewable energy projects and extract minerals from the same land.

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

The future of foreign investment: The role of the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) Act

The Australian energy industry is one of eleven key infrastructure sectors protected by the SOCI Act.

Australia Government

MR

McCullough Robertson

Market update 2023: critical minerals

Government support for the critical minerals supply chain sets this sector apart when it comes to opportunities.

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

Queensland Government Bulletin - Human rights; Media; Publications; Practice; Cases and Legislation

The article considers human rights in administrative decisions, and recent media releases, reports, cases and laws.

Australia Government

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Holding Redlich

Land Court calls for cancellation of proposed coalmine project

Australia Energy

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Sydney Criminal Lawyers

QLD Land Court Recommends Refusal Of Thermal Coal Mine On Climate Change And Human Rights Grounds

Australia Environment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Using Collaborative Contracting Structures For Critical Minerals Exploration Opportunities In Australia

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Inflationary pressures prompting miners to take pause

Australia Energy

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KordaMentha

New requirements for the appointment of individuals to safety critical roles at Queensland coal mines

Australia Employment

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McCullough Robertson

How co-ownership and common-user infrastructure can kickstart the new economy minerals boom in Australia

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

Court says to avoid commercial nonsense when interpreting dispute resolution clauses

Australia Litigation

HR

Holding Redlich

WA Government's Response To ‘Enough Is Enough'

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Subsea cable interconnector projects: an introduction to risks and opportunities

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Supreme Court Of South Australia Overturns Exploration Drilling Approval Reinforcing The Significance Of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Issues

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Managing Climate Corporate Activism And Disruption In The Mining Sector

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Trailing liability for asset decommissioning in Australia

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

The Impact Of Increases To FIRB Fees On The Australian Mining Industry

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Queensland State Coal Royalties: Out Of Step With All Other Jurisdictions

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Future Of Mining – The Green Revolution's Sharp End

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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