Build Relationships That
Survive the Life of Your Project

Statutory landholder notices and compensation agreements — preparation, service and negotiation of compensation instruments under each jurisdiction's mining framework: Section 29 Notices under the Mining Act 1978 (WA), Conduct and Compensation Agreements (CCAs) and Make Good Agreements (MGAs) under the Mineral and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Act 2014 (QLD), written compensation agreements under the Mineral Titles Act 2010 (NT), Notices of Entry (Forms 21A and 21B) and waivers of exemption under the Mining Act 1971 (SA), Land Access Arrangements under the Mining Act 1992 (NSW), and compensation agreements under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (VIC) and Mineral Resources Development Act 1995 (TAS).

Access agreement negotiation — drafting and negotiating access arrangements that reflect both operational requirements and landholder concerns, built to last.

Compensation negotiations — expert assessment and negotiation of compensation for exploration and mining activities under each state's compensation framework, including warden's court, tribunal and arbitrated outcomes where required.

Ongoing stakeholder relationship management — maintaining productive relationships with landholders, communities and pastoral leaseholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Consultation frameworks — designing stakeholder engagement plans that meet regulatory requirements and genuinely inform affected parties.

Dispute resolution — where access or compensation disputes have arisen, we bring operational credibility and genuine communication skill to restoring productive relationships.

Government liaison — managing relationships with state and local government bodies whose cooperation is essential to project progression.