Australian Mining Bulletin, March 2025
Welcome to the March edition of the HFW Australian Mining Bulletin.
Bulletin
05 March 2025
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
I know what you did last summer: Supreme Court confirms conduct prior to grant can be considered in exemption applications
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 …
Walking on a drem: Royalty holder comes out on top in Supreme Court tussle
The Supreme Court of New South Wales has reviewed a dispute concerning royalty obligations under historical deeds. The decision confirms that …
Pass the [penalty] parcel: Current tenement holders held liable for past holders’ non-compliance
The WA Mining Wardens have emphasised the serious nature of departmental forfeiture applications, confirming that forfeiture is a real possibility …
Sweet child, no mine: no mining conditions
A WA Mining Warden has considered the circumstances where a 'No Mining' condition can be imposed on an exploration licence. The decision highlights ..
A million ways to mark out in the west: Wardens reinforce importance of strict compliance when marking out
The WA Mining Wardens have again highlighted the importance of accuracy when marking out area the subject of a prospecting licence application …
Editors
INSIGHTS
Briefing
The COVID-19 saga continues: Stalemate in the Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal has recently issued a judgment in Bath Racecourse that will be of interest to policyholders and the entire insurance market.
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Guide
Client Guide: Successfully navigating the English Civil Litigation Procedure
This Client Guide provides an insight into the how best to navigate the English civil procedure system to obtain the best outcome for your matter.
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Guide
Client Guide: Making the most of Mediation
This Client Guide sets out what Mediation is and when, how, and why to use it.
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