Maximum term of exploration licences extended from 5 to 6 yearsOn 1 March 2016 the Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Harmonisation) Act 2015 (NSW) (Harmonisation Act) commenced by proclamation (except Schedule 2(23) which commenced on 18 December 2015). The object of the Harmonisation Act is to bring the Mining Act 1992 (NSW) (Mining Act) and … Read more

Renewal application for exploration licences: onus to justify larger than default area shifts to applicantOn 1 March 2016 the Mining and Petroleum Legislation Amendment (Harmonisation) Act 2015 (NSW) (Harmonisation Act) commenced by proclamation (except Schedule 2(23) which commenced on 18 December 2015). The Harmonisation Act forms part of a suite of 5 Acts, the object … Read more