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Hong Kong: The new Hong Kong Companies Ordinance
Hong Kong’s new Companies Ordinance (Ordinance) will come into effect on 3 March 2014. The new Ordinance introduces a number of changes that impact, …
Reverse the Curse: Maximizing the potential of resource-driven economies
According to a recent report from think-tank Chatham House, arbitration cases have increased nearly fourfold between 2001 and 2010 in the mining sector, …
New McKinsey Global Institute Report: Reverse the Curse: Maximizing the potential of resource-driven economies
On 5 December 2013, Herbert Smith Freehills hosted a breakfast panel session in its London offices to mark the publication of a new report by the …
Increasing media attention around fraccing has in part elevated stakeholder concerns
On 29 August 2012, the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources (Environment) Regulations 2012 (WA) (Environment Regulations) commenced operation, …
Mining companies take note – new ASX reporting requirements to take effect at the end of the year
New ASX reporting requirements, due to come into effect in December 2013, are set to significantly change how listed mining companies report to the …
Productivity Commission announces inquiry into mineral and energy resource exploration
The Productivity Commission (Commission) has announced a 12 month inquiry into the non financial barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration. …
Another phase of the Streamlining Act rolled out
The latest phase in the slow roll out of the Mines Legislation (Streamlining) Amendment Act 2012, which was passed by State Parliament in August 2012, …
Contractor Safety Management – a recent victory for common sense
Sunday night’s Beaconsfield biopic, whilst entertaining viewing, provides a reminder to the mining industry of just how important safety management is – …
The Big Freeze
A major part of risk management when operating across national boundaries involves a carefully constructed dispute resolution mechanism. Such mechanisms …
Production targets should be backed up by competent persons
Market confusion the likely outcome if changes aren’t made regarding the disclosure of production targets says ASIC. According to ASIC’s recent public …
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