Australian Mining Bulletin, March 2025
Welcome to the March edition of the HFW Australian Mining Bulletin.
In this edition, we cover recent case law developments of interest to the Australian
mining industry, including:
- I know what you did last summer: Supreme Court confirms conduct prior to grant
can be considered in exemption applications - Walking on a Drem: royalty holder comes out on top in Supreme Court tussle
- Pass the [penalty] parcel: current tenement holders held liable for past holders’
non-compliance - Sweet Child, No Mine: no mining conditions
- A million ways to mark out in the West: Wardens reinforce importance of strict
compliance when marking out
In Regis Resources Limited v Cleary in her capacity as Mining Warden [2024] WASC 427, the Supreme Court (Court) upheld the Warden’s finding that …
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has reviewed a dispute concerning royalty obligations under historical deeds. The decision confirms that …
The WA Mining Wardens have emphasised the serious nature of departmental forfeiture applications, confirming that forfeiture is a real possibility …
A WA Mining Warden has considered the circumstances where a ‘No Mining’ condition can be imposed on an exploration licence. The decision highlights ..
The WA Mining Wardens have again highlighted the importance of accuracy when marking out area the subject of a prospecting licence application …
Editors
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