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Australian Mining Law Bulletin – December 2025
The latest updates on Australian mining law, including decisions on compensation, security of title and exploration application requirements in WA.
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Compensation Clarity: Warden’s Court Makes First Comp Call
The WA Warden's Court has determined the first contested compensation application pursuant to the Mining Act 1978 (WA).
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Marvel Unlocked: Exemption Recommended After Access Dispute
WA Mining Warden considers when an access dispute between a miner and private landowner will warrant an exemption from expenditure obligations.
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Sweet Relief: Supreme Court Overrules Five-Year Requirement For Exploration Licence Applications
WA Supreme Court overturns Warden's Court authorities on requirements for s 58(1)(b) statements accompanying exploration licence applications.
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Thanks But No Thanks: Supreme Court Refuses to Protect Invalidly Granted Tenements
The effects of Forrest & Forrest continue to be felt by tenement holders as the WA Supreme Court refuses to protect invalidly granted mining leases.
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King of the Castle: Landowners Block Victorian Miner’s Exploration Play
Victorian Supreme Court considers the meaning of 'low impact exploration' and when works plans and landowner compensation and consent are required.
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Comprehensively Yachts, December 2025 Bulletin
Welcome to the Comprehensively Yachts semi-annual bulletin, featuring an array of insights and discussions on key topics within the yachting…
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The Latest From M/Y Phi
The case of Phi, detained by the UK since 28 March 2022, will be well known to many readers. In the most recent development, the UK Supreme Court…
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Hong Kong Aims to Boost Yachting
Hong Kong is aiming to become Asia's premier yacht hub. In the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address, the government of Hong Kong Special…
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Builder’s Risk Insurance: There When You Need It Most?
Ensuring appropriate builder's risk insurance is in place when undertaking a new build or a substantial refit, repair or conversion is a crucial…
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DAZN vs Coupang Corp: Binding Contracts via Informal Communications
In the recent Court of Appeal decision DAZN v Coupang [2025] EWCA Civ 1083, it was confirmed that a binding contract can be formed via an exchange…
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YET Schemes Explained: Isle of Man Joins Flag States Offering Flexible Yacht Chartering
Readers will be aware that the Yacht Engaged in Trade (YET) scheme is a regulatory framework that allows privately-registered yachts to undertake…
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