📜 Iron Ore Agreements Legislation Amendment Bill 2011
Assented toLABill 25310 November 2011
This Bill amends several Iron Ore Agreements Acts related to Rio Tinto and its joint venture partners. It authorises Variation Agreements that modify six existing State Agreements concerning iron ore mining in Western Australia, specifically related to Hamersley Range, Robe River, Mount Bruce, Hope Downs and Yandicoogina.
Impact
This bill primarily affects Rio Tinto and its joint venture partners by modifying the terms of their existing iron ore agreements with the State of Western Australia. It matters because it updates the legal framework governing their mining operations, potentially impacting production, royalties, and future developments.
Key Changes
["Ratifies Thirteenth and Fourteenth Supplementary Agreements for Hamersley Range.", "Ratifies Seventh Variation Agreement for Robe River.", "Ratifies 2011 Variation Agreement for Mount Bruce.", "Ratifies Second Variation Agreement for Hope Downs.", "Ratifies Second Variation Agreement for Yandicoogina."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA10 Nov 2011
- LA Second Reading MovedLA10 Nov 2011
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA23 Nov 2011
- LA Third ReadingLA23 Nov 2011
- LC Second Reading MovedLC23 Nov 2011
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC1 Dec 2011
- LC Third ReadingLC1 Dec 2011
- Royal Assent14 Dec 2011
Affected Sectors
miningresources
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