Concerns raised by the WA Government’s legislative changes to the approval of major projects and the application of development proposal assessment and approvals law.

The WA Government’s legislative fix to clarify that land held under miscellaneous licences cannot be subject to local government rates.

The federal Government’s long awaited reforms to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) were passed on 28 November 2025.

The Mining Amendment Act 2022 (WA) came into effect on 9 September 2025. New initiatives rolled out include the Eligible Mining Activity (EMA) Framework and the Mining Development and Closure Proposals (MDCPs) Framework.

ExcerptASX introduces a new close review procedure to be used when ASX has serious concerns about an entity’s willingness or ability to comply with ASX’s disclosure-related listing rules.

The Federal Court has handed down its much-anticipated decision in the greenwashing case brought by the ACCR against Santos, dismissing all claims against Santos. This is the first case globally to allege that a company’s net zero target is misleading, rather than just inadequate.

Judicial review by WA Supreme Court of the decision making process of the Warden in considering applications for extension of time under the Mining Act 1978 (WA).

Mining company fined for carrying out mining activities without holding the tenure issued under the Mining Act 1978 (WA) allowing it to use the area for those activities.

Judicial review by WA Supreme Court of recommendation of the Warden for forfeiture of mining leases.

The Waddi Wind Farm in Western Australia reaches FID, targeting commercial production in 2028.

The 2026 RIU Explorers Conference highlights a highly optimistic exploration environment driven by record gold prices and strong copper markets with increasing strategic focus on critical minerals.

The Federal Government commits A$1.1bn to the future Australian production of low carbon liquid fuels required for aviation, shipping and other sectors to reach net zero.

The United States and Australia sign the United States – Australia Framework for Securing of Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths.