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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 …
Qld: Government grants Environmental Approval for North-Queensland projects
On 11 October 2013, Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt (Minister) approved three North-Queensland projects. The Minister approved: the Abbot Point …
Australia-Korea FTA concluded
On 5 December 2013, Australia and South Korea concluded negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Trade with South Korea was valued at AU$31.9 …
Report of the Victorian Gas Market Taskforce released
The Victorian Gas Market Taskforce, which was led by former Howard Government Minister Peter Reith, has released its final report. The Taskforce was …
Ghana plans to reintroduce a mining windfall tax
The Budget and Economic Policy Statement of 2013 reiterates the willingness of the government to implement a windfall tax on mining profits. The windfall …
Qld: Government releases Galilee Basin Development Strategy
On 7 November 2013, the Queensland Premier, Campbell Newman, released the Galilee Basin Development Strategy (Strategy). The Strategy acknowledges the …
Victoria to raise the bar for mining exemptions
The Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources recently introduced the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2013 (Vic) (the …
NSW Aboriginal cultural heritage — a changing legislative landscape
A complete overhaul of the legislative framework for Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW is underway. The review is aimed at delivering a more efficient …
Qld: Draft Qld Ports Strategy proposes to concentrate port development in QLD to 5 key port areas
The Queensland Government released its draft Ports Strategy on Thursday 17 October 2013. The draft Ports Strategy proposes to: declare that Brisbane, …
NSW streamlines standard mining lease conditions
On 17 October 2013, the NSW Resources and Energy Minister Chris Hartcher announced significant amendments to the standard conditions for mining leases to …
Arbitration in Africa: Recent developments
The Court of Appeal of the Lagos Judicial Division recently issued a pro-arbitration decision holding that courts may only intervene in arbitral …
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