15 August, 2015
Mining in Australia offers a diverse range of opportunities for overseas investors.
This guide highlights some of the key legal issues associated with a mining project of which investors should be aware. These issues often become apparent when an investor conducts due diligence with a view to acquiring mining assets and interests, or seeks to raise funds for mining projects in debt or capital markets.
The guide describes:
- laws made in relation to mining by Australian Governments and the right to mine;
- the different regulatory approvals required for mining projects, including mining tenements, land access rights and environmental approvals;
- the different activities investors in mining may undertake, such as exploration or production or building mining infrastructure;
- ways to structure interests in mining interests;
- taxation implications of an investment in mining activities;
- land access issues including possible compensation payments to private owners, and dealing with laws that protect the interests of Indigenous Australians;
- environmental law considerations;
- workplace health and safety issues relating to mining;
- competition issues and access to major infrastructure services; and
- regulation of foreign investment in Australia’s mining sector.
To access the full guide, please click here.
For further information, please contact:
Geoff Gishubl, Partner, Ashurst
geoff.gishubl@ashurst.com
