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Fast-tracking of State significant projects on the way in Queensland
The State Development and Public Works Organisation (Critical Minerals) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (Qld) (the Bill) seeks to empower the Minister and the Coordinator-General (the CG) to ...
An overhaul of the future act regime may be on the way
Fulfilling the Promise of Mabo: Reforming the Future Acts Regime in the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the Final Report) was tabled in the Federal Parliament and published on 24 June 2026. Its recommend ...
AFR Mining Summit 2026
As a major sponsor of the AFR Mining Summit 2026, Allens supported a timely discussion on the forces shaping mining, capital and long-term investment. Against a backdrop of unprecedented government su ...
Mining streams—a simple guide to an emerging finance powerhouse
Precious metal streaming agreements are taking centre stage in Australian and global mine financing, especially following KGL Resources’ recent US$300 million gold and silver stream with Wheaton ...
Successfully navigating renewable energy approvals in Western Australia
Western Australia has introduced a suite of mechanisms designed to materially reduce approval timelines and streamline the path from concept to construction for renewable energy projects. With 2024 se ...
Critical minerals in 2026: the rise of rare earths and lessons from the lithium boom
If 2024 left the critical minerals sector slightly battered and bruised, 2025 saw it return with vengeance. A number of factors drove this recovery: Greater long-term optimism around the demand profi ...
Securing critical supply: a milestone in critical minerals and rare earth cooperation
The United States and Australia have signed a landmark bilateral framework (the Framework) in Washington, D.C., aimed at securing critical minerals and rare earths supply chains vital for defence, adv ...
Latest updates to the next version of the JORC Code
The Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) shared the latest developments regarding its update of The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code ...
Roadblocks remain for design protection of Graphical User Interfaces in Australia
Two recent decisions by IP Australia have confirmed that Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) are not certifiable as designs under the Designs Act, due to their transient nature and IP Australia's narrow ...
WA Mining Act reform: royalties lead the way for further modernisation
The Mining Amendment (Transfer of Royalty Administration) Bill 2025, which passed through WA Parliament on 25 June 2025, shifts the responsibility for mining royalty administration in Western Australi ...