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DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
GETTING STARTED
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Forms, Procedures and Guidelines
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Application for Authorisation
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Nomination of Operator
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Authority to Deal with Agent
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION
• An Authorisation is required to carry out mining activities on a mining interest (title).
• This is a legislative requirement under Section 35 of the
Act
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Mining Management
• The Department administers Section of the Act through Application for Authorisation.
this the • The form must be signed and the original submitted to the Department.
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
NOMINATION OF OPERATOR
• This form is required when the owner of a mining interest is not the operator for the mining site.
• The appointment of an operator is a legislative requirement under Section 10 of the
Mining Management Act.
• If there is more than one title holder, each title holder should complete a Nomination of Operator form.
•The form must be signed and the original submitted to the Department.
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
AUTHORITY TO DEAL WITH AGENT
• This is a legal document that must be completed by both the Operator and the appointed Agent.
• This confirms that the consultant is the Agent of the Operator and authorises DRDPIFR to deal directly with the Agent.
• This Authority allows DRDPIFR to exchange and disclose information about the Operator with the Agent.
• All information, requests or documents will be provided directly to the Agent, and the Operator must rely on the Agent to pass on the information.
• Matters where DRDPIFR will deal exclusively with the Agent include all matters relating to mining activities under the
Mining Management Act.
• Matters where DRDPIFR will deal directly with the Operator, but may also provide correspondence with the Agent, includes directions to undertake actions on a mining site
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DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP STRUCTURE GUIDE
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When to use the Small MMP Structure Guide
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Small MMP Template
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Small MMP Contents
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
WHEN TO USE THE SMALL MMP STRUCTURE GUIDE
• Exploration - Drilling (RAB, RC, DDH, Auger) - Drill pads, sumps and tracks - Costeans - Camp establishment - Grid lines • Extractive / Small Mine Operations - Dredging - Mining - Stockpiling - Sediment traps - Blasting
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP TEMPLATE
• Suggested template for exploration, extractive and small mining operations.
• Template should be read in conjunction with the Small MMP Structure Guide.
• Can be found on the Department’s webpage under Forms, Procedures and Guidelines.
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
As per Section 40 of the management plan is to include the following information and documents relevant to the proposed mining activities to be carried out on a mining site:
Mining Management Act, a
mining • the identification and description of the mining activities; • particulars of the implementation of the management system to address environmental issues; • a plan and costing of closure activities; • particulars of the organisational structure; • plans of current and proposed mine workings and infrastructure and other information or documents required by the Minister.
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
• Introduction • Introduction to Key Aspects of the Project • Proposed Activities • Current Project Site Conditions • Environmental Management • Current Site Conditions • Environmental Management • Mine Closure and Rehabilitation / Exploration Rehabilitation • Performance Objectives • Rehabilitation Requirements
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
• Proposed Activities - Exploration program - Type of exploration
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
- Size and number of disturbances - Clearing and excavation activities - Machinery - Camp area required
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
• Current Site Conditions - Land Area Type - Hydrology - Flora and Fauna - Current Land Use - Significant Sites
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
• Environmental Management (2 Parts) - Environmental Management System (EMS) - Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
• Environmental Management System - ISO14001:2004 - Environmental Policy and Responsibilities - Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts - Objectives and Targets - Induction and Training
Aspects
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Generation of dust
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Camp establishment
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Hydrocarbon spill
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Construction of tracks
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Vegetation clearing
Impacts
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Respiratory problems
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Loss of vegetation
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Contamination of soil
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Soil erosion
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Loss of wildlife
SMART
S –
Specific
M –
Measurable
A –
Achievable
R –
Realistic
T –
Timely
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
• Environmental Management System (cont.) - Consultation - Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting - Environmental Audits and Inspections - Documentation
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
• Environmental Management Plan - Water Management - Invasive Species Management - Flora and Fauna Management - Waste Management - Noise and Air Quality Management - Culture and Heritage Management
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES
SMALL MMP CONTENTS
• Rehabilitation Requirements - Status of current rehabilitation - Rehabilitation planning - Topsoil management - Revegetation methods - Fire management - Closure planning - Costing of closure activities
DEPARTMENT OF
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES