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Approvals and Legislation
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2009
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Warden's Courts Decisions 2009
The decisions arising from Warden's Courts held throughout the State during 2009 are shown below:
Page Index
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 16 | Thursday, 8 October 2009 | Benn M - Kalgoorlie |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| P26/3403 | Mining Act 1978 (WA) s 18, s 142, Mining Regulations (1981) r 59(1)(a) ,r 59)(1)(c) | WESCOMBE AND OTHERS v BARRICK GOLD OF AUSTRALIA LTD AND |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Prospecting Licence application P26/3403 by Barrick refused. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 15 | Wednesday, 30 September 2009 | GN Calder M - Perth |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| L45/129 – 45/136 | Mining Act 1978 (WA) s 91, Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) s 24MD (6B) | BHP Billiton Pty Ltd & Ors v Karriyarra Native Title Claimants & Ors |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Applications for Miscellaneous Licences 45/129 – 45/136 granted. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 14 | Wednesday, 2 September 2009 | Langdon M - Kalgoorlie |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| M25/24 | Mining Act 1978, s102(2), 102(2)(a), 102(2)(b), 103(3), Mining Regulations 1981, r143, R154(1)(b) | Michael James Farr v Kairiki Energy Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| 1. Joinder granted. 2. Extension of time to lodge exemption application granted. 3. The hearing of the exemption is to be heard separately from the application for forfeiture. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 13 | Friday, 18 September 2009 | GN Calder M - Perth |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| E47/1140 | Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 (WA), s13, s14(1), s14(5), s16(1)(t), Mining Act 1978 (WA), s132(4), s132(5), s136(1), Mining Regulations 1981, r144 | Derek Noel Ammon v Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd, Director General of Mines |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Plaintiff to provide further and better answers to particulars. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 12 | Friday, 18 September 2009 | GN Calder M - Perth |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| E47/1140 | Mining Act 1978 (WA), s132, s134 | Derek Noel Ammon v Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd, Director General of Mines |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Application for injunction refused. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 11 | Friday, 7 August 2009 | E Campione M - Marble Bar |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| M45/451 | Mining Act 1978, s97A Mining Regulation 1981, r51, 51A | Hardrock Minerals Pty Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Recommend that the Mininster restore the former M45/451 | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 10 | Wednesday, 5 August 2009 | S Richardson M - Meekatharra |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| P51/2545 & M51/578 | Mining Act 1978 (WA), s41, s105 Minng Regulations 1981, reg 11, 59, 71, 73 & 120A | Bapaume Pty Ltd v Department of Industry & Resources |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Recommendation to the Minister that the objection be dismissed. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 9 | Friday, 25 September 2009 | GN Calder M - Perth |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| EXPLORATION LICENCES 47/1791 TO 47/1794 | Evidence Act 1906 (WA), s77, Government Agreements Act 1979 (WA), s3, Iron Ore (Rhodes Ridge) Agreement Authorisation Act 1972 (WA) s2, s3, Mining Act 1904 (WA), s275, s276 & Mining Act 1978 (WA), ss3, 4,5,8,18,58,59,111, Transitional Provisions cl1, cl14 | CAZALY IRON PTY LTD and HAMERSLEY RESOURCES LIMITED,HAMERSLEY EXPLORATION PTY LIMITED, HAMERSLEY WA PTY LTD, HOPE DOWNS IRON ORE PTY LTD, WRIGHT PROSPECTING PTY LTD |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Please refer to page 3 of the attached Warden's decision | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 8 | Monday, 27 July 2009 | Perth - G Calder M |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| E47/1140 | Mining Act 1978 (WA) s132(4), s132(5), s136(1), Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Act 2004 s13, s14(1), s14(5), s16(1)(t), Magistrates Court (Civil Proceedings) Rules 2005 r71, Mining Regulations 1981 (WA) r127, Supreme Court Rules – Order 26A r5 | Derek Noel Ammon v Pilbara Iron Ore Pty Ltd, Director General of Mines & SRK Consulting (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Discovery by non-party ordered. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 7 | Monday, 15 June 2009 | Perth - G Calder M |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| Late M59/117 | Mining Act 1978 (WA) s97A | Aurora Mining Pty Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Restoration of former M59/117 recommended | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 6 | Friday, 26 June 2009 | Marble Bar - E Campione |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| L45/147 | Iron Ore (Mt Newman) Agreement Act 1964(WA), Mining Act 1978, s8, 9, 91(1), 91(6), 94(2),Mining Regulations 1981, r37(3), 42B, 42B(n) | BHP Billiton Minerals Pty Ltd & ors v Martu Idja Banyjima NTC |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Objection dismissed, Application to be granted once complied with relevant provisions of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwth) | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 5 | Friday, 17 July 2009 | Leonora - D Temby M |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| M36/212, 216-218 & 36/290-291 | Mining Act (WA) 1978 s115A(4), 102(2)(g), 102(3), 102(2)(h), 102(4), Mining Regulations (WA) 1981, r54 | Wayne Craig Blitterswyk v BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Grant of exemption is not recommended. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 4 | Friday, 17 April 2009 | S Wilson M - Perth |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| M20/120 | Mining Act (WA) 1978, s 8, 82, 98,Mining Regulations (WA) 1981, r 31(1), 96C(3b) | Telferscot Nominees Pty Ltd v Gulf Western Corporation Pty Ltd & John Edward Telfer |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Recommendation both Mining Leases 20/120 & 20/138 be forfeited | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 3 | Thursday, 7 May 2009 | G Calder M - Perth |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| P47/1104 | Mining Act 1978 (WA), s111A, Mining Regulations 1981, r64(1), r67(1) | James Daniel Hutton v Janerre Corporation Pty Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Application for extension of time to lodge objection granted | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 2 | Monday, 4 May 2009 | G Calder M |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| L47/261 | Mining Act 1978 (WA), s 41, s 91(9), s 92, s 93, s 104(3), s 105, Mining Regs. 1981, r 37(1), 37(2), 37(3), 64, 64C | Apache Northwest Pty Ltd v Pel Iron Ore Pty Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Application for grant of Miscellaneous Licence refused. | ||
| Decision Number | Date Delivered | Court & Warden |
|---|---|---|
| [2009] WAMW 1 | Thursday, 12 February 2009 | Watt M - Leonora |
| Tenement Numbers | Section Reg No. | Parties |
| M37/49 | Mining Act 1978 (WA), s98 | Donald Maxwell Daniels v Gratten Well Mining Co Pty Ltd |
| Summary ⁄ Findings | ||
| Application for forfeiture upheld. Recommend forfeiture of Mining Lease 37/49 | ||
