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South African mining industry blindsided by Mining Charter III
Much controversy has surrounded the Reviewed Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining Industry (“Mining Charter III”). …
Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
Federal and State Budget round-up
Whilst there were no mining specific measures in the Federal Budget several announcements will impact mining companies, especially …
ASX Consultation Paper new admission requirements for listed entities
We have reviewed ASX's consultation paper and summarised the proposed changes to its requirements for admission to the ASX official list.In brief ASX …
Herbert Smith Freehills advises CMOC on the acquisition of Freeport's indirect 56% interest in Tenke Fungurume for US$2.65 billion
On 9 May 2016 China Molybdenum Co., Ltd (“CMOC”) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CMOC Limited has entered into a definitive agreement with …
ACCC recommends new coverage test focused on market power
Gas producers and pipeline operators have had to operate in an industry undergoing substantial change in recent years. In relation to gas transportation, …
ACCC recommends increasing sources of supply and improving transparency
The Australian Competition and Consumer Comission (ACCC) found that the future east coast gas supply outlook was uncertain and made a number of …
Indonesia’s ban on exporting unprocessed minerals begins to bite
In January 2014 the Indonesian Government introduced a prohibition on the exportation of unprocessed minerals. This prohibition was the next step in …
Vital tips to avoid risk when using Incoterms® 2010 in commodity sales contracts
Incoterms® 2010 are a set of standardised rules for the interpretation of international and domestic trade terms. Frequently used in commodity sales …
TPP impact: Mining
As a sector heavily reliant on regional and international trade, the mining sector is anticipated to be substantially impacted by the Trans-Pacific …
Trans-Pacific Partnership full text
On 5 November 2015 the full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership – agreed on 5 October 2015 – was publicly released. The text includes 30 chapters, plus …
Mining and Petroleum tenure reform in Queensland
Material changes are proposed to the tenures under which minerals and petroleum are explored and produced in Queensland. The Department of Natural …
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