GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

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

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FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsformsmining
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FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsformsmining
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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.

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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.

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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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SMALL MMP
STRUCTURE GUIDE

• When to use the Small MMP Structure Guide
• Small MMP Template
• Small MMP Contents

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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

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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 Departments webpage under
  Forms, Procedures and Guidelines.

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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.

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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

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SMALL MMP CONTENTS

• Proposed Activities
• Exploration program
• Type of exploration
• Size and number of disturbances
• Clearing and excavation activities
• Machinery
• Camp area required

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SMALL MMP CONTENTS

• Current Site Conditions
• Land Area Type
• Hydrology
• Flora and Fauna
• Current Land Use
• Significant Sites

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SMALL MMP CONTENTS

• Environmental Management (2 Parts)
• Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

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SMALL MMP CONTENTS
SMART S Specific M Measurable A
Achievable R Realistic T Timely

• Environmental Management System
• ISO140012004
• 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

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SMALL MMP CONTENTS

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

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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

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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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Questions