
Metals Manufacturing and Fabrications
Future growth for the mining and metals sector is rooted in expanded production, with operational efficiency and cost optimization being key drivers of success.
To that end, companies must maintain innovative but streamlined operations, ensure compliance with strict regulations, and source quality and cost effective materials across the globe. Legal challenges facing businesses in this sector include transactional, project finance and project development, litigation, labor and employment, and antitrust.
Thought Leadership
On 3 February 2025, the United States reached agreements with Canada and Mexico to pause tariffs on imports from those countries in exchange for actions on border security, illegal drugs, and immigration.
The Hon. Jim Chalmers MP, Federal Treasurer and the Hon. Clare O'Neil MP, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness issued a joint media release on 16 February 2025 titled "Albanese Government clamping down on foreign purchase of established homes and land banking".
On 20 January 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order declaring a National Energy Emergency.
On 21 February 2025, President Trump ordered three additional steps to implement the America First Trade Policy announced on 20 January 20 2025.