Mining and Natural Resources

AMPLA – The Resources and Energy Law Association

Charltons is a member of the research and energy law association AMPLA.
AMPLA is an Australian not-for-profit association established in 1976 to advance the knowledge of law relating to mineral and petroleum resources. Over recent years the interests of AMPLA have extended to include climate change, emissions trading, the environment, native title and all legal aspects of energy production and marketing.
AMPLA is governed by a National Board of Directors. Each year, AMPLA holds its National Annual Conference, which rotates around the Australia’s major cities. In addition to this, the State Branches hold seminars, workshops, conference and social functions.
On a biennial basis, AMPLA co-presents with the IBA Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law Section (SEERIL) with the support of the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, the AMPLA / IBA Resources and Energy Law Conference South East Asia.

Hong Kong Mining Investment Professionals Association

Charltons is a member of the Hong Kong Mining Investment Professionals Association (HKMIPA)

The HKMIPA is a non-profit legal entity serving the professionals from the mining investment industry in Hong Kong and its adjacent region.

HKMIPA regularly organizes technical conferences, seminars, site visits and publications, with an aim of providing its members an access to the latest development of the mining industry across the region.
Hong Kong Mining Investment Professionals Association is founded by a group of mining specialists for the sake of servicing the best interest of the industry.