NewsPolitics & Regulation WA Native Title processes to be streamlined The WA Government is overhauling its Native Title and Aboriginal Cultural heritage processes for the mining and exploration sector following a targeted review.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Alcoa to keep mining as WA Government assesses regulations The WA Government is finalising an updated regulatory arrangement that would allow Alcoa (ASX: AAI) to continue operating its bauxite mines throughout the state while the EPA continues to assess the miner’s proposals.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Safe Work to introduce new exposure limit guidelines Safe Work Australia is currently evaluating the workplace exposure standards (WES) for airborne contaminants and is set to introduce new limit guidelines on December 1.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Chalmers orders China-linked rare earths investors to divest Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ordered six Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) shareholders to sell down interests comprising about 18% of the company, citing national interest concerns.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Queensland reforms mine safety watchdog The Queensland Government will overhaul the governance of Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), creating a new board and clearer accountability after a review found serious weaknesses in the regulator.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Opposition vows to scrap net zero in Budget reply Net zero, the Safeguard Mechanism and Australia’s project approvals system would be put on the chopping block under a Coalition Government.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Federal Government clears path for NSW opal mining Opal mining will continue at White Cliffs after a Commonwealth determination cleared the way for mineral claims in the town’s main mining field to be granted and renewed.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Bravus cleared to pursue $22m council claim The Queensland Supreme Court has granted Carmichael coal mine operator Bravus leave to pursue a counterclaim against the Isaac Regional Council in an ongoing legal battle over access road works.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Mining industry gets no new taxes, faster approvals The Federal Government has left mining taxes unchanged in the 2026–27 Budget, instead putting money behind faster approvals, critical minerals stockpiling, fuel security and domestic industrial capability.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Federal Government locks in permanent fuel reserve, warns oil could hit $200/bbl The Federal Government has committed $14.8b to fuel security as conflict in the Middle East drives oil prices higher amid global shortages.
NewsPolitics & Regulation Court orders Fortescue to pay $150m in native title case Yindjibarndi Traditional Owners have been awarded $150.1m in native title compensation linked to Fortescue’s (ASX: FMG) Solomon Hub, marking Australia’s largest court-determined native title compensation award in history.
