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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Mining and Resource Law provides students with an introduction to the legal regime applicable to the mining industry in Western Australia. The unit covers key legal issues concerning the public and private ownership of minerals in Western Australia, whilst also considering the impact of other laws upon the mining industry, including international law, environmental and climate change law and the impact of native title claims. Emphasis will be placed on the role and decisions of the Mining Warden's Court, ministerial decisions and state agreements. Students will also be introduced to royalty payments and environmental law impacts.
Students must pass 1 unit from LAW1116
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will have three hours per week contact divided between lectures and tutorials. Lectures will be used to introduce content, concepts and principles relevant to the subject and provide direction to students in research. Tutorials will allow students to develop oral and written responses to lecture and research materials. There will be an emphasis on research and critical analysis of legal instruments and political responses to the subject. Students will be expected to exhibit an ability to undertake relevant self-directed research and appropriate skills in oral and written communication.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Examination | Final examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Participation | Forum Participation | 10% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Mining and Resource Law provides students with an introduction to the legal regime applicable to the mining industry in Western Australia. The unit covers key legal issues concerning the public and private ownership of minerals in Western Australia, whilst also considering the impact of other laws upon the mining industry, including international law, environmental and climate change law and the impact of native title claims. Emphasis will be placed on the role and decisions of the Mining Warden's Court, ministerial decisions and state agreements. Students will also be introduced to royalty payments and environmental law impacts.
Students must pass 1 unit from LAW1116
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will have three hours per week contact divided between lectures and tutorials. Lectures will be used to introduce content, concepts and principles relevant to the subject and provide direction to students in research. Tutorials will allow students to develop oral and written responses to lecture and research materials. There will be an emphasis on research and critical analysis of legal instruments and political responses to the subject. Students will be expected to exhibit an ability to undertake relevant self-directed research and appropriate skills in oral and written communication.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 10% |
| Examination | Final examination | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 30% |
| Participation | Forum Participation | 10% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 60% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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