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Proposed changes to NSW Independent Planning Commission – major reform or tweaking around the edges?
Following a review by the NSW Productivity commission, the NSW Government has announced major reforms to the Independent Planning Commission. However, some are left wondering whether the proposed changes address concerns regarding inefficiency and inconsistency in IPC decision-making. ...
Industrial manslaughter laws proposed for Queensland resources sector
If passed, the Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Qld) (Bill), introduced in the Queensland Parliament on 4 February 2020, will create industrial manslaughter offences in the Queensland resources industry. ...
Allens acts on Newcrest Mining block trade
Allens has acted for Newcrest Mining Limited on the company's selldown of its stake in Evolution Mining Limited. The selldown – known as a block trade – will see Newcrest retain a 14.9 per cent sha ...
Allens advises Evolution Mining on sale of Edna May gold mine
Allens has advised Evolution Mining Limited on the sale of its Edna May gold mine in Western Australia to a subsidiary of Ramelius Resources Limited for up to A$90 million. The deal involves Rameli ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on US$2.69 billion Coal & Allied sale
Allens has advised longstanding client Rio Tinto on its US$2.69 billion sale of Coal & Allied Industries to Yancoal Australia. The transaction is the final in a series of thermal coal divestments b ...
Tax deductions for mining rights and information
Legislation amending the timing of tax deductions for expenditure incurred on acquiring mining rights and mining information has been introduced into federal Parliament The new law will remove the immediate tax deduction for the cost incurred by a mining entity in acquiring mining rights or mining ...
A new market for Australian uranium
The Australian Government has signed an agreement with India for the sale of uranium and has now made the agreement publicly available Partner Richard Malcolmson Senior Associates Emily Gerrard and Anna Vella and Lawyer Jayde Geia report on the agreement and its implications ...
Consultation Open on New Integrated Mining Policy
The New South Wales Government has released its new Integrated Mining Policy for consultation It clarifies the development application requirements for major mining projects and aims to streamline the assessment process Partner Bill McCredie and Senior Associates Naomi Bergman and Michael Zissis ...