September – October 2023 Updates
Industry events – AMEC Awards Dinner
Hetherington was excited to be this year’s sponsor of the Environment Award at the 2023 AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) Awards Dinner held at the Optus Stadium in Perth on the 30th of November. Hetherington’s David Salim was pleased to be presenting this year’s award.
The Environment Award recognises the outstanding contributions made by a company, encompassing their environmental impact in relation to a variety of areas including land use, water management, community safety, on-going environmental impacts, mine closure and mine rehabilitation.
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Industry events – Legal Partner at the 2023 Mining News Select Conference
Hetherington was excited to be the Legal partner at the 2023 MiningNews.net Select Conference held at the Pan Pacific Perth.
David Salim was proud to present on “Due Diligence – The Key to Commercial Success for Resources Companies”.
If you would like to learn more about what is involved in Due Diligence Reports, the Commercial Implications, and the Critical Nuances for each jurisdiction be sure to reach out to the team at Hetherington!
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Industry events – Presentation by David Salim at Mining News Select 2023
Hetherington’s David Salim was pleased to present at the 2023 MiningNews.net Select conference in August 2023 in Perth where he discussed “Due Diligence: The Key to Commercial Success for Resources Companies”. If you missed his presentation, or would like a recap of what is involved for IPO’s, acquisitions, and the critical nuances for each jurisdiction, click the link below to watch his presentation from the conference!
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Regulatory Update – DMIRS
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (“DMIRS”) have recently announced a proposed an amendment to the Mining Regulations 1981 (WA) to introduce a prescribed fee for lodgement of objections under the Mining Act 1978 (WA). The fee proposed is a flat fee of $859.00 per objection, which is intended to apply from 1 July 2024. This comes are a result of the increasing volume of objections before the Warden’s Court, resulting in an increased cost to DMIRS, and delays in processing applications.
Submissions may be made in response to the proposed amendment to DMIRS by 5pm, 21 November 2023.
Hetherington would be pleased to assist if you wish to make any submissions for or against the proposed introduction of this fee, or require any further information.
Regulatory Updates – Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023
On the 17 October 2023, the Western Australian State Government passed the Aboriginal Heritage Legislation Amendment and Repeal Bill 2023 (AH Repeal Bill). It is anticipated that the AH Repeal Bill will commence in November 2023.
There are two main effects of the AH Repeal Bill. First, to repeal the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2021 (WA) (ACH Act) and associated Regulations in their entirety, and secondly, to amend the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA) (AH Act). The key amendments to the AH Act are as follows:
- Requirement to notify the Minister of new information regarding an Aboriginal site on land the subject of a consent (section 18(6));
- Native title party appeal rights in the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT) (section 18(5));
- Invalidating contracts or agreements which prohibit a native title party from making applications, commencing or being heard in judicial proceedings, or being heard or making submissions (section 18(5A));
- Premier ‘call in’ power for applications before the SAT of matters of State or regional significance (section 18A); and
- Notice requirements with change of ownership (section 18B).
Please reach out to the Hetherington team if you have any questions.
Industry events – AMEC WA Land Access Forum
Hetherington’s Senior Consultant Julia Catalano was excited to speak at the AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) WA Land Access Forum on the 10th of November held at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Perth.
If you would like to hear from key officials from the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH), or to hear Julia discuss important topics on Land Access, click the link below.
