Mining Authorization Application Guidelines

1. GETTING STARTED • Forms, Procedures and Guidelines • Application for Authorisation • Nomination of Operator • Authority to Deal with Agent

2. FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining

3. FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining

4. 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 Mining Management Act. • The Department administers this Section of the Act through the Application for Authorisation. • The form must be signed and the original submitted to the Department.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. SMALL MMP STRUCTURE GUIDE • When to use the Small MMP Structure Guide • Small MMP Template • Small MMP Contents

8. 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

9. 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.

10. SMALL MMP CONTENTS As per Section 40 of the Mining Management Act, a mining management plan is to include the following information and documents relevant to the proposed mining activities to be carried out on a mining site: • 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.

11. SMALL MMP CONTENTS • Introduction • Introduction to Key Aspects of the Project • Current Project Site Conditions • Environmental Management • Mine Closure and Rehabilitation / Exploration Rehabilitation • Performance Objectives • Proposed Activities • Current Site Conditions • Environmental Management • Rehabilitation Requirements

12. SMALL MMP CONTENTS • Proposed Activities • Exploration program • Type of exploration • Size and number of disturbances • Clearing and excavation activities • Machinery • Camp area required

13. SMALL MMP CONTENTS • Current Site Conditions • Land Area Type • Hydrology • Flora and Fauna • Current Land Use • Significant Sites

14. SMALL MMP CONTENTS • Environmental Management (2 Parts) • Environmental Management System (EMS) • Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

15. SMALL MMP CONTENTS SMART S – Specific M – Measurable A – Achievable R – Realistic T – Timely • Environmental Management System • ISO14001:2004 • Environmental Policy and Responsibilities • Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts • Objectives and Targets • Induction and Training • Aspects • Generation of dust • Camp establishment • Hydrocarbon spill • Construction of tracks • Vegetation clearing • Impacts • Respiratory problems • Loss of vegetation • Contamination of soil • Soil erosion • Loss of wildlife

16. SMALL MMP CONTENTS • Environmental Management System (cont.) • Consultation • Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting • Environmental Audits and Inspections • Documentation

17. 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

18. SMALL MMP CONTENTS • Rehabilitation Requirements • Status of current rehabilitation • Rehabilitation planning • Topsoil management • Revegetation methods • Fire management • Closure planning • Costing of closure activities

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