ArticleSignificant proposed amendments to the NSW Duties ActAn assessment lease, exploration licence or opal prospecting licence will now be an interest in land for landholder duty.AustraliaTaxHopgoodGanim
ArticleICSID’s 2026 Caseload Statistics: Asia-Pacific Investors Remain Active, Particularly In The Asia-Europe Investment Corridor, As Claims Against Regional States FallOn 14 August 2026, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the leading forum for investor-State arbitrations, published its Caseload Statistics for the 2026 Fiscal Year (1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026) (FY 2026). GlobalLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
ArticleDoing Business in Australia - Mining and ResourcesDeveloping mining, oil and gas projects in Australia requires statutory approvals from state and federal governments.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleNational mine safety law harmonisation – still under constructionThe National Mine Safety Framework is a collaborative government initiative established nearly 10 years ago.AustraliaEmployment and HRHopgoodGanim
Article100% FIFO ban - the Parliamentary Committee Report is inThe Report on the Strong and Sustainable Resource Communities Bill seeks to extend the FIFO ban to all resource projects.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleAmendments to government approval processes for mining and explorationBoth the Queensland and NSW governments aim to reduce approval time frames and cut red tape for exploration and mining.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleBalancing act: NSW Government to emphasise resource significance in mining applicationsThe amendments to the Mining SEPP are likely to change the decision-making framework for determining mining applications.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
ArticleChanges to duty on transactions involving exploration tenements in QueenslandAgreements related to new exploration tenements in Queensland must be submitted to the OSR for the assessment of duty.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleCoal mine owners in NSW to be directly liable for subsidence damageUnderground coal mine owners and operators should review their internal procedures for subsidence compensation claims.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
ArticleContinuous Disclosure: Court Urges Junior Explorers To Err On The Side Of CautionIn a decision handed down last month, the Supreme Court of Western Australia sent a message of caution to ASX-listed companies, particularly junior explorers, regarding the importance of the timely release of market-sensitive information.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesGadens Lawyers
ArticleCourt decision confirms BCIPA can apply to equipment supply contracts for mining worksQueensland's security of payment laws can apply to contracts for mining-related construction works within the State.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesHopgoodGanim
ArticleCourt says coal mines can be approved without considering climate changeThe federal government can effectively ignore the risk that fossil fuel projects pose to the environment.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesStacks Law Firm
ArticleDigging Deep: What are the key sectors for Chinese investment in the energy & resources sector?The statistics reveal that the majority of Chinese investment in the sector stems from Chinese state-owned enterprises.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
ArticleExpert insights: M&A trends in Australian mining industryThe mining and metals industry in Australia is currently producing at record levels. AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleMcR ESG: spotlight on green commodities – more than unlocking customer premiumThe ESG evolution means that corporate sustainability practices attract more attention and more scrutiny.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesMcCullough Robertson
ArticleNew report takes Queensland one step closer to resuming uranium miningThe UMIC was asked to recommend a framework for the orderly development and operation of uranium mining in Queensland.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
ArticleNew safety regulator for Qld resources industry given green lightThis Act establishes a new regulatory authority focused on the safety and health of resources workers in Queensland.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleNSW Government seeks your views on removing resource significance provisions of mining policyStakeholders will have until 21 July to comment on the proposed NSW Mining SEPP amendment to remove clause 12AA.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz
ArticleOverhaul of financial assurance and rehabilitation framework for Queensland resources sectorAn increasing proportion of mining land was not being rehabilitated when companies were unable to meet their obligations.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCooper Grace Ward
ArticlePerformance bonds on WA mining tenements - not all forgivenThe Mining Rehabilitation Fund will lead to the retirement of some – but not all – unconditional performance bonds.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClayton Utz