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In Part 2 of HopgoodGanim's Mining Project Lifecycle Series, we examine the funding options available to junior explorers by considering the benefits and shortfalls of debt financing and equity financing...
Court Decision
In this article, we discuss a recent court decision involving an employee returning a positive drug test, but it is unclear whether they were impaired, and the importance of having a clear policy that is communicated to employees.
Court Decision
In the latest Planning and Environment Quarterly Case Review, we discuss four recent court decisions.
Media Release
HopgoodGanim Lawyers is proud to celebrate our 38 practitioners who have been recognised in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Australia across 34 legal practice areas.
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Queensland’s Project Trust Account (PTA) framework commenced in March 2021 under the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act 2017 (Qld) (BIF Act) and was a refined version of what was previously referred to as ‘project bank accounts?
Media Release
HopgoodGanim Lawyers is pleased to announce the appointment of Jo Garland, a prominent energy transition partner, to their office in Perth.
Legislation Update
On 3 February 2025, the Queensland Government introduced the Planning (Wind Farms) Amendment Regulation 2025 which modified the Planning Regulation 2017 and gave effect to the latest version of the State Development Assessment Provisions...
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In Part 1 of HopgoodGanim’s Mining Project Lifecycle Series, we outline the general progression of mining tenements from initial discovery to production, and navigating land access, native title, environmental approvals and more.
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In our Mining Project Lifecycle Series, our Energy, Renewables and Mining team will be discussing the exploration and mining project lifecycle and outlining the legal issues that junior explorers are likely to face.
Media Release
HopgoodGanim Lawyers is pleased to announce the appointment of specialist technology Partner, Andrew Hynd, and an additional senior practitioner to the firm, from 24 March.
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Director competency and skills, tenure and capacity continue to be of on-going debate inside and outside of boardrooms. The financial press this week continues the debate. Stephen Howell, Director and Principal Advisor at Effective Governance, the g
Court Decision
The High Court of Australia has rejected the Commonwealth’s arguments made in its appeal of the Gumatj clan’s compensation application for the acquisition of their native title rights, in a landmark decision
