The Western Australian Government has sought legal advice on the future of access to land covered by #miningleases. This move aims to protect its resources industry, with companies facing the prospect of having to sign expensive new #NativeTitle agreements to continue operating on land subject to long-standing mining leases. The government has written to Canberra pushing for changes to the #NativeTitleAct. It is also seeking to amend the state’s Mining Act to give companies more time to negotiate with Indigenous groups before their mining leases expire. The WA Government has warned the #resourcessector that lease renewals could activate right-to-negotiate provisions under the Native Title Act 1993. Leases held for more than 40 years will not be renewed unless agreements are reached with Native Title holders or claimants, The Australian reported on Friday. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/fwcp105VFjE
