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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

TerraCom has been ordered by the Federal Court of Australia to pay an AUD7.5 million civil penalty for retaliating against a whistleblower in proceedings commenced by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).

Australia Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

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

Mining companies are facing increasing pressure to bring on replacement volumes in the next decade, as ore body depletion accelerates and infrastructure approaches end of life.

Australia Real Estate

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

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

The New South Wales Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal concerning a proposed 22-year extension of the development consent for the Mount Pleasant Coal Mine, which produces thermal coal...

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

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Nuclear law: Could Australia go nuclear?

Australia Energy

HR

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

JD

Jones Day

JORC Code Update – Compliance With Guidance

Australia Commercial

KG

K&L Gates LLP

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

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Court says coal mines can be approved without considering climate change

Australia Energy

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Stacks Law Firm

ECM Review Snapshot: Key Trends For Energy And Resources

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Worldwide International

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Funds Update - 26 September 2025

Australia Finance

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Blockchain Bites: NASDAQ Bets On Blockchain With Tokenised Stocks And ETFs; ASIC Mints Regulatory Relief For AFSL Licensed Stablecoins; Binance Nears Agreement To End US Monitorship

Australia Technology

PA

Piper Alderman

August 2025 ESG Policy Update—Australia

Worldwide Environment

KG

K&L Gates LLP

Demystifying Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (Video)

Australia Criminal

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

AI For Better Insurance

Australia Technology

KL

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

The impact of mining and related activities is widespread and regularly affects agricultural landholders.

Australia Real Estate

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Coal Royalty Changes Ahead For NSW

For the first time since January 2009, the New South Wales Government has announced changes to the coal royalty scheme. This follows a short consultation process with industry.

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Offshore Wind Zone Declared Off The Hunter (NSW)

An area off the coast of the Hunter in New South Wales has been declared as Australia's second offshore wind zone. Proponents will be able to submit feasibility licence applications between 8 August 2023 and 14 November 2023.

Australia Energy

HS

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

HS

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

Market update 2023: resources

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

Insurance sureties: an alternative solution for environmental rehabilitation securities

Australia Insurance

MR

McCullough Robertson

M&A trends in resources and renewables

Australia Commercial

MR

McCullough Robertson

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

MR

McCullough Robertson

Market update 2023: resources

Critical minerals are a star performer in Australia's resources portfolio, given the acceleration of EV production.

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

Insurance sureties: an alternative solution for environmental rehabilitation securities

The Queensland government has approved an overseas insurer to provide insurance sureties for mine rehabilitation works.

Australia Insurance

MR

McCullough Robertson

M&A trends in resources and renewables

We have identified several key trends in M&A transactions which we anticipate will continue through 2023.

Australia Commercial

MR

McCullough Robertson

Money talks – reporting convergence across project finance and capital raising

Australia Finance

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

HR

Holding Redlich

Land Court calls for cancellation of proposed coalmine project

The Land Court of Queensland is a specialised tribunal which hears and determines matters relating to land and natural resources.

Australia Energy

SC

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

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

The Queensland Land Court has recommended that the mining lease and environmental authority for the Waratah Mine be refused, amongst other reasons because of climate change impacts...

Australia Environment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Using Collaborative Contracting Structures For Critical Minerals Exploration Opportunities In Australia

Global investment in the clean energy transition has placed increased demand pressures on critical minerals supply chain.

Australia Energy

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Inflationary pressures prompting miners to take pause

Australia Energy

K

KordaMentha

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

Australia Employment

MR

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

HS

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

HS

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

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Independent Planning Commission sets new greenhouse gas performance measures in approval for Narrabri Mine extension

Australia Environment

MR

McCullough Robertson

Rio Tinto Agrees A$750,000 Penalty With Australian Watchdog Over Mozambique Disclosure Breach

Australia Commercial

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Court confirms patent rights must align with (and not extend beyond) the technical contribution of the invention

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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