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Draft regulations released for Eligible Mining Activity Framework
Review of WA's Mining Rehabilitation Fund released
WA Government’s response to ‘Enough is Enough’
True Fella Warden Decision
High Court dismisses Palmer border challenge
Western Australia's new lithium royalty regime
Forrest & Forrest v Wilson – consequences for mining lease applicants
High Court applies strict compliance test under the Mining Act 1978 (WA) and raises doubts regarding tenement validity –remedial legislative response required
In its recent decision in Forrest & Forrest v Wilson [2017] HCA 30, the High Court held that a failure to strictly comply with the technical …
Extension of WA co-funding drilling exploration program
The Western Australian State Government (State) recently announced the thirteenth round of applications for the Co-Funded Exploration Drill Program …
Increased capacity at port of Port Hedland
The Pilbara Port Authority announced earlier this month that it will be increasing its capacity at the port of Port Hedland by 16% over the next 3 …
Update on mineral royalty rates in Western Australia
No increase in mineral royalty rates in the 2015-16 State Budget The Western Australian Government (Government) has confirmed in the 2015-16 State …
Mining blog recap for 2012
2012 saw the merger between Herbert Smith and Freehills, creating one of the world’s most experienced energy and resources firms. As it draws to a close, …
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