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ICSID claim filed against Indonesian Government
On 1 July, PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara and its majority Dutch shareholder Nusa Tenggara Partnership BV, announcedthat they have filed international …
Baosteel and Aurizon in control of Aquila Resources
On Thursday, 3 July, Aurizon announced that Baosteel Resources Australia and Aurizon Operations (the Bidders) entered into a Takeover Implementation …
Clive Palmer and Al Gore team up in a remarkable day for carbon in Australia
Yesterday was a remarkable day here for carbon-related issues. Clive Palmer has substantially changed position. He won’t support Direct Action - he says …
Bright future – the key factors driving economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa
The African market will continue to thrive thanks to increased availability of capital and investment in natural resources, power and infrastructure. …
The possible consequences of the termination of Indonesia’s Bilateral Investment Treaties
The Government of Indonesia recently indicated to the Dutch embassy in Jakarta that it intends on terminating all of its existing bilateral investment …
Building and Construction Industry Payments Amendment Bill 2014 (Qld)
On Wednesday, 21 May, the Queensland Government introduced the Building and Construction Industry Payments Amendment Bill 2014 (Qld) (Bill) to amend …
Insurers raising the bar on flood insurance claims
The Queensland 2010/11 wet season was even wetter than 2008, with insurers raising the bar on making insurance claims for flooded pits by increasing the …
Women in Mining
On 1 May 2014, with over 120 attendees, Herbert Smith Freehills (London office) hosted the inaugural "Copper: Bears vs Bulls" debate, organised by Women …
Warkworth Extension Project – Court of Appeal upholds LEC’s decision to overturn Part 3A approval
The NSW Court of Appeal has recently delivered a judgment upholding a decision by the NSW Land and Environment Court to overturn the Part 3A approval …
Aurizon and Baosteel join forces in a bid for Aquila Resources
On Monday, 5 May, Aurizon announced a $1.4 billion joint off-market bid with Baosteel to acquire 100% of the share capital of Aquila Resources Limited. …
Paraguay set to re-enter Mercosur
On 29 June 2012, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay elected to suspend Paraguay’s participation in the South American trade bloc, Mercosur, following removal …
BCIPA Amendments
On 9 April Tim Mander, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, released a media statement on the proposed amendments to the Building and Construction …
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