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The grant of a mineral lease in the 1960s only suspended native title rights and interests, and did not extinguish them.

The case demonstrated that targeted and remediating legislation is not easily challenged on the ground of being punitive.

The NSW Supreme Court has rejected a liquidator's attempt to disclaim a royalty deed in the Tahmoor Coal case, establishing important precedents for how negative covenants in royalty arrangements can bind companies in liquidation.

Contractors in Queensland can recover payments under Act for construction work on mining leases.

The response includes retaining the PAC, reducing decision-making timeframes and reforming the planning system processes.

A number of measures have changed since the repeal of the Mining Resources Tax, which may impact on small business.

Consequences resulting from cancellation of an ML eg restrictions for the former ML holder with respect to its other obligations.

This article identifies seven competition law pitfalls in joint ventures in the energy and resources sectors.

A recent decision is a positive step for future coal mining in the Galilee Basin.

The Court will consider all relevant issues when determining if the grant of a mining lease is in the public interest.

The negative environmental impacts were outweighed by the benefits that would result from the development of the mine.

ISA is the body responsible for granting prospecting, exploration and exploitation licenses for all mining activities.

While WA continues to dominate mineral exploration activity in Australia, surprise packets have been NSW and Victoria.

The article outlines some key recent developments and reforms in the energy, resources and environmental sectors.

Queensland will be making significant changes to the workplace and environmental frameworks for resources projects.

The proposed reforms in the discussion paper will further tighten the regulatory regime governing NSW mining operations.

Guide on how new Practice Directions operate, and what parties should expect when appearing before the Land Court.