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Resources sector regulation – the Productivity Commission's call for reform
The Productivity Commission has released its draft report on resources sector regulation and, if implemented, its recommendations have important implications for the sector. In particular, the report includes a number of recommendations focused on reducing delays in project assessment and approval, ...
Industrial manslaughter laws proposed for Queensland resources sector
If passed, the Mineral and Energy Resources and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2020 (Qld) (Bill), introduced in the Queensland Parliament on 4 February 2020, will create industrial manslaughter offences in the Queensland resources industry. ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on investment in Sovereign Metals
The deal sees Rio Tinto take an initial 15 per cent shareholding in Sovereign, providing assistance and advice on various aspects of the Kasiya rutile-graphite project in Malawi. Rutile is used in ...
Allens advises Burgundy Diamond Mines on $234m capital raising and ASX re-compliance listing
This cross-border deal has led to Burgundy becoming the largest ASX-listed diamond company, and one of the largest listed diamond companies globally. The Allens team advised Burgundy on an equity ...
Queensland's new critical minerals strategy unveiled
The Australian Government's recent Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030 has been followed by the release of the Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy. We outline the four key objectives of the new Strategy and explore how the QLD Government intends to strengthen Queensland's position in the critical minerals global value chain. ...
Australia's Critical Minerals Strategy 2023-2030
In this Insight, we outline the key features of the Strategy, identify questions yet to be answered and focus on several of its key aspects. ...
Allens advises Fortuna Silver Mines on acquisition of Chesser Resources
'We are pleased to have supported Fortuna with this acquisition. It reflects a continued trend of consolidation in the mining sector and specifically in precious metals,' said lead Allens partner ...
Allens acts for Livent Corporation on all-stock merger of equals with Allkem to form AU$15.7bn leading global integrated lithium chemicals producer
Announced on 10 May, the all-stock merger of equals is the latest in a succession of large M&A transactions to secure supply of lithium and other critical minerals. Allens has also recently advised ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on critical minerals acquisition in NSW
The investment is Rio Tinto's first in scandium in Australia, a critical mineral considered essential to low-carbon transition thanks to its ability to strengthen and improve the mechanical ...
Allens advises Rio Tinto on Peruvian copper project
Under the proposed transaction, which is expected to complete in the third quarter of this year, First Quantum will acquire a 55 per cent stake in the La Granja project for US$105 million. It will ...