Category: Politics & Regulation

China-linked investors ignore Treasurer’s disposal orders

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China-linked investors ignore Treasurer’s disposal orders

Foreign investors appear to have ignored Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers' disposal orders, with Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) saying the majority of the shares remain registered to investors named in the orders.

Queensland to review sector financing scheme

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Queensland to review sector financing scheme

The Queensland Government will undertake a targeted review of the state’s financial provisioning scheme to better balance investment and financial rehabilitation risk in the resources sector.

Australians file historic coal and gas exports case with the UN

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Australians file historic coal and gas exports case with the UN

Ten Australians have filed a legal case with the United Nations (UN) claiming the Federal Government is violating their human rights by supporting coal and gas companies.

WA Native Title processes to be streamlined

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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.

Alcoa to keep mining as WA Government assesses regulations

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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.

Safe Work to introduce new exposure limit guidelines

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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.

Chalmers orders China-linked rare earths investors to divest

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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.

Queensland reforms mine safety watchdog

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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.

The Budget reply comes as One Nation gains political momentum, putting pressure on the Liberal Party.

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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.

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.

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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.

Bravus cleared to pursue $22m council claim

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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.