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The Next Chapter For Native Title Compensation: What The Yindjibarndi Decision Means For WA Mining

The Federal Court this week delivered just the third decision on quantum of native title compensation, and the first relating to mining activities in Western Australia.

Australia Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Australia's data centre boom needs an energy plan

If Australia fails to resolve the power equation, we risk slowing AI adoption, delaying cloud migration and pushing investment offshore.

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Navigating The US-Australia Critical Minerals Corridor – Five Essential Insights (Video)

Australia's critical minerals sector is pivotal to the global energy transition, and recent developments such as the US-Australia Critical Minerals Supply Framework are unlocking new opportunities...

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ASIC Report 827 On Whistleblowing Practices Of 134 Surveyed Companies: How Does Your Company Stack Up?

On 4 December 2025, ASIC published Report 827, Insights from the ASIC Whistleblower Questionnaire: July 2024 to June 2025 (Report).

Australia Commercial

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Newmont Canada: The Federal Court Of Australia Considers The Meaning Of 'Real Property' For Tax Purposes In A Mining Context

Australia Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Newmont v Commissioner of Taxation: Is mining equipment 'real property' and how is it valued?

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

A glittering year of M&A in the gold sector

Australia Commercial

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Essential IP Tips For Critical Minerals & Cleantech Innovations – First Steps

Australia Energy

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Spruson & Ferguson

Unpacking The Landmark US-Australia Critical Minerals Supply Framework

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Australia Litigation

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Seabed mining and arbitration: Deep water, deeper uncertainty

Australia Energy

CC

Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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

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

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Immigration Update: Proposed Changes To The Employer Sponsored Visa Framework

Australia Immigration

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LegalVision

Leveraging DAMAs For Flexible Workforce Planning

Australia Immigration

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Interstaff Immigration Agency

Interview With The CEO Of ARITA (Video)

Australia Insolvency

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Cathro & Partners

New Hate Speech Laws: What Your Business Needs To Know

Australia Commercial

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LegalVision

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 31 Collective Bargaining Under Pressure: Wages, Inflation, And The Fight For Fair But Sustainable Wages

Australia Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Change has potential ripple effects across the civil construction sector, particularly for contractors engaged in mining projects.

Australia Energy

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HHG Legal Group

Deep sea mining: considerations for critical minerals investors

What is deep sea mining? How is it regulated? Changes in policy & new opportunities also discussed.

Australia Energy

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Nuclear law: Could Australia go nuclear?

Existing legislation at the commonwealth, state and territory levels prohibits the installation of nuclear power plants.

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

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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

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

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Worldwide Energy

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Fasken

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

Australia Real Estate

MO

Mellor Olsson Lawyers

Coal Royalty Changes Ahead For NSW

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

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)

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

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

Australia Insurance

MR

McCullough Robertson

M&A trends in resources and renewables

Australia Commercial

MR

McCullough Robertson

Money talks – reporting convergence across project finance and capital raising

Australia Finance

MR

McCullough Robertson

McR ESG: spotlight on green commodities – more than unlocking customer premium

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

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

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

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

Australia Government

MR

McCullough Robertson

Market update 2023: critical minerals

Australia Energy

MR

McCullough Robertson

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

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

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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

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

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