Chile’s Copper Royalty Reform

14 July, 2022
By Jay Leary The Chilean government have announced the introduction of a tax reform bill that will introduce a new royalty system payable by copper miners. This bill contains a variable royalty rate, dependent on the quantity of copper sold. Rates could increase to as high as 32% depending on the price of copper. Given … Read more

Unconventional moves: changes to WA onshore gas regulation

03 November, 2011
WA has proven it is alive to the fact that there is an increasing importance of unconventional gas resources, with the WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) releasing on Monday its response to Dr Tina Hunter’s report on the regulation of shale, coal seam and tight gas activities in onshore WA. Stakeholders should take … Read more

ASX calls for submissions on reforms to Aussie resource reporting

27 October, 2011
The ASX has asked for submissions on proposed reforms to resource reporting in an aim to harmonise Australian reporting requirements with international best reporting practice, enhance access to capital and reduce costs. The proposed reforms will affect the internal work listed companies must do to support disclosure and how disclosure is made. The paper covers … Read more