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Australian Modern Slavery Act to move into a new phase?
On 24 May 2023, the Australian Government tabled a report outlining recommendations for reform of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (Act). The report is …
G20/B20: Can we avoid downside risks for the global economy?
CEO Justin D'Agostino previews the G20 and B20, as he heads to Indonesia for these critical meetings. G20 Leaders will meet in Bali, Indonesia, this …
The future of mining – the green revolution's sharp end
Unbeknown to many, the mining sector holds the key to the technological development needed make the globe greener.Mining is a significant driver in the …
Herbert Smith Freehills international downstream team has advised a long standing client Norilsk Nickel on their most critical upgrade project to improve the environmental impact of their core plants
Norilsk Nickel is Russia’s leading metals and mining company and the world’s largest high-grade nickel and palladium producer with a market cap of USD …
Quick briefing: What you need to know about directors’ duties and ESG
ESG presents complex and multifaceted issues for energy and resources companies. While the nature of the challenges is evolving and changes may be …
Quick briefing: A miner’s guide to novel claims
In a time when investors, representative groups and climate activist groups across the world continue to scrutinise every action of corporate entities …
Key UN climate panel issues 2021 report - Signalling the way
As the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases its AR6 report - we assess the ramifications for business.The United Nations …
A climate change duty of care: Sharma v Minister for the Environment
The recent decision of Justice Bromberg in Sharma v Minister for the Environment [2021] FCA 560 found that a novel duty of care is owed by the Minister …
Human rights arguments in climate change disputes – Why it's growing
Research shows the use of human rights arguments has widened the scope to pursue climate change cases against corporatesThere has been a significant rise …
Tanzania's new integrity pledge for mining companies: does it meet international best practice?
Since July 2017, the Government of Tanzania has introduced significant regulatory reforms to the mining industry (as well as the nascent upstream oil and …
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