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Queensland government calls for EOI in it’s lucrative bauxite leases
The Queensland government has called for expressions of interest in its lucrative bauxite leases in far north Queensland, but with a twist, the private …
Coal industry uproar over State budget’s increase in mining royalties
The LNP Government’s first State budget has caused a stir in the Queensland coal industry after last week announcing an increase in mining royalties of …
NSW Strategic Regional Land Use Package unveiled
What’s new? The NSW Government has today released the long awaited final Strategic Regional Land Use package (SRLU Package). The SRLU Package contains a …
A strange thing happened at Africa Downunder
A strange thing happened at the annual Africa Downunder conference in Perth last week, and it had nothing to do with the record attendance of more than …
Streamlining Act receives assent!
Further to our recent blog, 10 August, the Queensland Government has taken a significant step towards its commitment to cut red tape for the resources …
Victoria declares ban on fraccing
The Victorian Government has declared bans on: approvals to undertake hydraulic fracturing or “fraccing” as part of onshore gas exploration; and the …
Are you prepared for the new Streamlining Bill?
Companies operating in the Queensland energy and resources sector should prepare themselves for the commencement of these new laws and seek specific …
AFP gives insight on Australian anti-bribery laws
In a climate of aggressive enforcement of foreign bribery, both in Australia and overseas, many companies are questioning the precise scope and …
Merger creates one of the world’s most experienced energy and resources firms
International law firms Herbert Smith and Freehills confirmed today that their partnerships have voted overwhelmingly in favour of merging to create a …
New Queensland Government with new (and refreshing) change to mining related infrastructure
Although it is still early days, the Queensland Government has displayed a radically different and refreshing approach to mining infrastructure to that …
CSG: The state of play in Victoria
In recent weeks, the approach to coal seam gas (CSG) mining in Victoria has been explored and debated both in the Victorian Parliament and out in the …
NSW inquiry plugs CSG
Last week the NSW Upper House tabled its inquiry into the environmental, economic and social impacts of mining coal seam gas (CSG), highlighting that …
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