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Ministerial decisions to renew an exploration licence can be challenged and applications should be carefully prepared.

This decision has effectively upheld the validity of a condition requiring a NSW coal mine to offset carbon emissions. .

Much of the commentary relates to climate change, but the project would have been refused for other unacceptable impacts.

The judgment overturns a controversial decision to approve an iron ore mine in Tasmania's Tarkine region.

As many of the transitional arrangements to the reforms are quite detailed, this article provides a simplified overview.

The Court of Appeal held that the grounds attacking the validity of the EPO must fail and upheld the validity of the EPO.

The case highlights the importance attributed to procedural fairness when decisions are made by government departments.

This is an overview of the Paper, which provides more certainty to small explorers as to the operation of the Incentive.

The draft Plan contains several provisions important to the extraction of groundwater by mining operations in NSW.

The newsletter includes links to recent media releases. reports, legislation and cases relating to property & projects.

The Supreme Court ruled on whether a mining lease constitutes an 'interest in land' under the Duties Act 2001 (Qld).

Any ambiguity in a condition precedent to an agreement can create uncertainty as to whether or not it has been satisfied.

Mining industry stakeholders must understand the recommended changes to health and safety regulation and administration.

This decision confirms that petroleum title holders may have broad latitude to undertake development without consent.

This is a summary of recently completed deals, market rumours, potential opportunities and relevant regulatory updates.

Resource companies are required to negotiate compensation with landholders prior to undertaking using your land.

If an objection does not state grounds or evidence, then the mining company could seek to have the objection struck out.

Proposed changes to restricted land and associated land access provisions could introduce new land to petroleum tenements.