This course provides a comprehensive understanding of mining and resources law and Practice in Australia. The mining industry is a rapidly developing area of endeavour which is central to Australia’s national development. This comprehensive course examines the legislative framework for exploration and extraction, as well as considering the relevance and applicability of other areas of law to the resource industry. Focus is placed on commercial law and corporate law, including a discussion of competition law and funding, employment law, tax and royalty issues, and access to infrastructure. Finally, the course also explores joint ventures, mining contracts, downstream gas regulation and carbon emissions, renewable energy and complimentary measures.

This course is particularly useful for students interested in commercial law, in particular in the mining and resources sector. The equivalent course is also available to students enrolled in the Master of Mining Engineering (8058), Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (5040) and the Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering (7335) in the Faculty of Engineering.

More information can be found on the Course Outline Website.