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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.
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
Court Decision
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has withdrawn its legal challenge against Woodside’s Scarborough LNG Development (Scarborough Project).
Legislation Update
Following the actions in the Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan, the Queensland Government has proposed amendments to manage the impacts of coal seam gas induced subsidence.
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The Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has released updated guidelines in relation to its Aboriginal Heritage Survey Assistance Program announced in November 2023.
Court Decision
The Full Court of the Federal Court has upheld an appeal against a National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) determination allowing for the grant of four petroleum production lease (PPL) applications to Santos NSW Pty Ltd (Santos) within the Narrabri gas
Media Release
HopgoodGanim Lawyers has been listed as a Second Tier firm in the Doyle’s Guide Leading Native Title Law Firms (Project Proponent Representation) – Australia, 2024. Partners Jonathan Fulcher and Damian Roe were also recognised individually as
Deal
HopgoodGanim Lawyers would like to congratulate QEM Limited (ASX:QEM) (QEM) on entering into a binding agreement to sell the Julia Creek Renewables Project to Enel Green Power Australia (EGPA). EGPA is jointly owned by Enel Green Power and INPEX Rene
Court Decision
The Federal Court of Australia has extended an injunction stopping Santos undertaking works in relation to the construction of a gas export pipeline in the Timor Sea whilst limiting the extent of the injunction to areas with stronger cultural heritag
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Congratulations to our client Great Divide Mining Limited (ASX:GDM) on its successful IPO and listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The IPO raised $5 million for the Queensland-based and focused explorer. GDM was incorporated to target go
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The Queensland Government has released the draft 2023 Queensland Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap (REZ Roadmap) for consultation. The REZ Roadmap will help coordinate the development of clean energy infrastructure in areas of high renewable potential,
