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Reporting by extractive companies on government payments: EU Directive published in the official journal and us court suspends SEC rule
There have been developments in the US and the EU in relation to the implementation of requirements for reporting by extractive industries on …
BCIPA – ‘construction work’ no longer applies to construction works on mining leases
The Queensland Supreme Court recently delivered a judgment indicating that the Building and Construction Industry Payments Act 2004 (Qld) (BCIPA) does …
2013 Budget – Changes affecting the mining sector
The Federal Government’s 2013-2014 Budget (the Budget) contains a number of changes to existing tax rules some of which are expected to have adverse …
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013 (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 13 March 2013 and proposes …
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, …
Committee to oversee QLD’s land access reform ‘Action Plan’ announced
As promised after the state election in 2012, the Queensland Government has confirmed the details of the committee that will advise them on the issues …
Queensland lifts ban on shale oil mining
Yesterday the Newman Government announced a new oil shale policy that it will allow the development of a commercial shale industry in Queensland but …
Climate Change Regulation in Australia: Opt-in Scheme for Liquid Fuels
What’s Happened? The Clean Energy Act 2011 (Cth) contemplates the creation of an ‘Opt-in Scheme’ for liquid fuels. Regulations for the Opt-in …
Current trends and regulatory changes for the mining industry in QLD – a quick review
If announcements are anything to go by, the immediate future for the mining industry at a regulatory level is looking brighter. The Queensland …
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 …
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