ARELJ - Comment - New Powers to Disqualify Persons from holding Resource Authorities in Queensland July 27, 2020 By AMPLA Admin ARELJ, Resources and Energy ARELJ, Queensland, Resources 0 Comment Read More >>
How COVID-19 could change mining for the better The mining industry was deemed an essential service by the Government, which has enabled it to continue to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this hasn’t been without its challenges. New processes and procedures were required to address safety and social distancing and issues of supply and worker mobility have impacted how the industry operates. But with adversity comes opportunity and the mining industry has thrived and realised the potential for new improvements amidst the pandemic. July 27, 2020 By AMPLA Admin Industry, Mining COVID-19, mining, transformation, workforce 0 Comment Read More >>
ARELJ Case Note - Applying the Cautionary Principle to Harvesting Timber in Victoria July 22, 2020 By AMPLA Admin ARELJ, Environment ARELJ, Timber, Victoria, Environment 0 Comment Read More >>
ARELJ Case Note - Guidance on the principles that apply to a decision of the Warden under S 122E of the Mining Act 1978 (WA) in respect of the removal of a caveat Richore Pty Ltd v Cougar Metals NL [2020] WAWC 1 July 13, 2020 By AMPLA Admin ARELJ, Mining ARELJ, CaseNote, WesternAustralia, WardensCourt 0 Comment Read More >>
How foreign investment changes may impact the mining and energy sector In early June 2020, the government announced a review of the foreign investment rules, expanding them to apply to all foreign investors in anything deemed a ‘sensitive national security business’. The changes are scheduled to come into effect on 1 January 2021. There are concerns that this will impact foreign investment in the mining and energy sectors, and in particular the critical minerals space. June 30, 2020 By AMPLA Admin Industry, Resources and Energy FIRB, Mining, Energy 0 Comment Read More >>
Digital transformation in mining and energy As the global shift to remote work gathers pace, it is more important than ever that the mining and energy sector embraces technology. But a digital transformation offers more than flexible working arrangements. It has the potential to drastically cut down on industrial accidents, optimise operational processes and slash costs. June 9, 2020 By AMPLA Admin Mining, Resources and Energy, Technology Mining, Energy, DigitalTransformation 0 Comment Read More >>
How your organisation can benefit from government incentives now Eager to support business and protect jobs, governments at all levels have introduced measures and benefits for businesses. While there are many general benefits, like JobKeeper, that have been offered to many businesses, state governments are now offering opportunities to benefit specific industries and sectors including energy and resources. May 26, 2020 By AMPLA Admin General, Industry, Resources and Energy government, industry, resources 0 Comment Read More >>
Why hydrogen is becoming an important energy source Hydrogen as an energy source continues to grow in popularity. Once confined to industrial processes such as refining crude oil, it is now being recognised as a potential solution to the problems of electricity generation, transportation and storage. Over the next thirty years, global energy demand is predicted to grow by at least 30-40%. At the same time, the share of energy generated from fossil fuels has stayed almost static at 81%. While renewable energy technologies such as solar and wind are getting cheaper, they can only be generated on an intermittent basis. To make them commercially practical to use, they must be combined with high-energy batteries and backed with other energy sources. May 12, 2020 By AMPLA Admin Industry, Resources and Energy hydrogen, renewables, energy 0 Comment Read More >>
UWA Environmental Protection Law: Online Short Course This short course is for legal practitioners and other professionals interested in the environmental protection regulatory framework in Western Australia, in its national and international contexts. April 27, 2020 By AMPLA Admin Environment, General, Training Western Australia, Environmental Law, Legal Education 0 Comment Read More >>
Dealing with market volatility in the oil and gas industry The oil and gas industry is experiencing unprecedented volatility since prices slumped in March following the collapse of the OPEC+ supply pact. In the past week alone oil prices have reached historical lows with West Texas crude reaching approximately -US$40 a barrel in future trades. Volatility has been driven by reduced output from Russia quickly followed by lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is impacting economic growth across the world, with the OECD already lowering its global economic growth estimate for 2020 from 2.9% to 2.4%. The longer the outbreak continues, the greater the decline in global growth and the corresponding fall in demand for energy. April 24, 2020 By AMPLA Admin General, Industry, Oil and Gas Industry Updates, Oil & Gas 0 Comment Read More >>