blow for newcrest exploration licence quashed, page-4

Read the judgment itself. The media puts it's own spin on things. I have had experience in this area of law.

The issue concerns a procedural irregularity. Yes there is a competing application. However the legislation provides that the later application shall not take precedence over NCM's earlier application due to a mere procedural irregularity.

NCM cure the irregularity and all is fine. Mountain out of a molehill for now.