Tenements · Legal · Environmental
Your partner for exploration and mining success
Specialising in tenement management, mining law and environmental consulting. For more than 35 years, Hetherington has helped exploration and mining companies secure, protect and realise the value of their tenure.
- 35+ YearsIn the resources sector
- Every JurisdictionAcross Australia
- Incorporated Legal PracticeHetherington Legal
About Hetherington
A trusted name in the industry for over 35 years.
With offices in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, we provide expert guidance to exploration and mining companies across Australia and internationally. Our consultants and solicitors work as one integrated team across three specialist practices, so tenure, legal and environmental questions are answered together, not in isolation.
35+
Years in the resources sector3
Offices: Sydney, Perth, Brisbane3
Specialist practices under one roofAll
Australian jurisdictions covered
Services & Solutions
Three specialist practices. One integrated team.
Tenements, along with the relevant environmental and planning approvals, are the foundational right under which every exploration and mining operation is carried out. We secure them, protect them and keep them in good standing.
01 · Hetherington Tenements
Strategic tenement management & acquisition
Applications for grant, renewal and transfer, ground monitoring, compliance management and statutory reporting, ensuring your exploration and mining operations align with regulatory requirements and maximise value.
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02 · Hetherington Legal
Expert exploration & mining law advice
Hetherington Legal is an incorporated legal practice that can manage your legal requirements across State Mining Acts, Native Title law, and environmental laws and regulations, from land access to VALMIN reporting.
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03 · Hetherington Environmental
Comprehensive environmental consulting
Planning and environmental approvals, compliance and auditing, and ESG advice, streamlining approvals and mitigating environmental impacts to achieve your sustainability goals.
Learn more- 35+ YearsIn the resources sector
- Every JurisdictionAcross Australia
- Incorporated Legal PracticeHetherington Legal
Our fourth pillar: culture, community and social impact.
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Why choose Hetherington
Experience that reaches every jurisdiction.
For over 35 years, Hetherington has been at the forefront of providing exceptional service and expertise to the resources sector, in Australia and internationally.
Our consultants and solicitors work across every Australian state and territory, and have assisted clients in New Zealand, the Asia Pacific region and the Americas to effectively realise their tenure objectives. Whatever the jurisdiction, we bring the same rigour, the same relationships and the same commitment to getting it right the first time.
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Deep domain expertise
A team of qualified consultants and solicitors with a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes across tenure, legal and environmental matters.
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National reach, international experience
Offices in Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, coverage of every Australian jurisdiction, and experience serving clients across New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region.
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Customised solutions
Tailored strategies to meet your unique needs and objectives, delivered by people who build long-term relationships rather than one-off transactions.
The Hetherington Post & social
The latest from the field, every quarter.
From what's happening on the ground to policy change and practical how-to tools, The Hetherington Post is your quarterly go-to for tenements, mining law and environmental approvals. Follow along between editions on LinkedIn and Instagram.
The Hetherington Post September 2026Latest Edition
From the Goldfields to the Courtroom
A season on the road and in the courts – Diggers & Dealers in Kalgoorlie, the NSW Mining HSEC Conference in the Hunter Valley, three of our consultants admitted as Solicitors, and the regulatory shifts our team is tracking across NSW and WA.
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Culture & community
Respect · Support · Protect
More than a legal and strategic advisory firm
We are committed to making a positive impact on our communities and driving social change. As the fourth pillar of our business, we dedicate ourselves to community service and to championing diversity and inclusion.
Our social impact
Hetherington Values Champion
Meet our champions
Celebrating the people who live our values
Each quarter, our team votes for the colleague who best demonstrates Hetherington's core values. A judging panel decides, and the winner receives a $500 voucher of their choosing and goes into the running for a $5,000 voucher at the end of the year.
Current champion
Lauren Mulligan
News & Insights
Latest from our experts.
22 July 2026 · Blog
Native Title and the Right to Negotiate, Without the Guesswork
Few areas carry as much potential to delay, derail or add cost to a project as native title. It is also one of the most misunderstood. What native title means for tenure, how the right to negotiate works, and why getting it right early matters.
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16 July 2026
Why Security of Tenure Lives and Dies on Tenement Compliance
21 May 2026
What Really Happens When Mining Turns Illegal in Australia?
20 April 2026
Why Foreign Investment Rules in the Mining and Resources Sector Matter More Than Ever
9 April 2026 · Industry update
Recent Updates to the NSW APO Guidelines: What Proponents Need to Know
Associations & memberships
Proud members and supporters of our industry.
We contribute to the industry bodies that shape the sector, from advisory committees and mentoring programs to the forums and events that bring the resources community together.
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Together, we make it happen.
Hetherington is a premier service provider across Australia, where our team of consultants are uniquely qualified and trained to provide a high level of expertise, extensive experience and reliable service that is tailored to your specific needs.
Sydney
City Freeholds House, Level 9, Suite 901
15 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
02 9967 4844
sydney@hemts.com.au
Perth
Allendale Square, Level 20, Suite 2
77 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
08 9228 9977
perth@hemts.com.au