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Mining Management Plan and Public Report Structure Guide for Exploration Operations

The primary purpose of a Mining Management Plan (MMP) is to formalise the actions to be taken and strategies to be implemented, that, when combined, will manage possible impacts to the environment within acceptable and sustainable limits over both the short and long-term. This is achieved by operators demonstrating that they fully understand the physical and social environment that they will be operating in and have clearly identified and understood all potential risks posed by their operation through a robust risk assessment process.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to, and promotes, a “Shared Land Use” policy which assists in developing and fostering economic growth in the Northern Territory, through supporting exploration and mining of minerals on all land tenures, including pastoral land. Prior to undertaking any activities on pastoral land, an explorer must consult with the pastoralist regarding land access and provide details of the proposed activities in the form of an MMP. Agreement must be reached with the pastoralist regarding land access and evidence of such agreement provided in the MMP. The MMP must be made available to the land owner and manager. More details regarding land access requirements can be found at: nt.gov.au/industry/mining-and-petroleum.

As a condition of Authorisation, a Public Report is now required to be made public pursuant to sections 37(3)(d) and (f) of the Mining Management Act (MMA). To meet these requirements and to reduce the amount of reporting required, the Exploration MMPs, with the commercial-in-confidence material excluded, will become the public report on approval of the MMP by the department.

The report must be made available to the public on the operator’s website. If an operator is unable to make the report available on its public website, the report will be published on the department website.

The department considers commercial-in-confidence material to include:

• Security estimates and calculations• Production figures• Commercial contractual information• Confidential agreements with third parties (eg traditional owners)

If operators identify additional commercial-in-confidence information is contained within the report which must be removed prior to publication (ie other than what is listed above), then the operator must make a written request to the department for consideration. The request must provide adequate justification to remove the perceived commercial-in-confidence information.

If operators are using this Advisory Note, it is strongly recommended that commercial-in-confidence material be provided as separate Appendices and referenced in the relevant sections of the MMP. When the MMP is approved, the relevant Appendices can be removed prior to making the report available to the public.

How to Use this Document:

An MMP is required for new projects, on an annual (or as agreed) basis for existing projects, when operations or activities change or when changes are made to the environmental management systems. This document provides general guidance for preparing an MMP to meet obligations under the Mining Management Act (MMA). This document can also be used as a template to prepare the MMP.

DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY of 25 29 August 2016, Version 1.0

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The document contains instructions and some examples of environmental management issues for consideration. The operator must assess environmental issues relevant to the site and develop appropriate controls to manage the potential impacts.

While this document attempts to provide a framework for the operator to capture the majority of information required for an acceptable MMP, an operator may be required to provide additional information to the department for the purpose of assessment of compliance against the MMP.

• A person must not knowingly provide information to the department that is false or misleading (Part 9, Section 72, MMA).

• All commitments must be specific and auditable with measurable outcomes and clear timeframes.

• Use the terms ‘will’ and ‘must’, rather than ‘should’ or ‘may’ when committing to carry out management actions.

• Do not use ambiguous terminology such as ‘where possible’, ‘as required’, ‘to the greatest extent possible’ without further explanation.

• Clearly explain any technical terms or acronyms used, and/or define them in a glossary.

DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY of 2529 August 2016 Version 1.0


Exploration OperationsMining Management Plan and

Public Report

Include the following details on the title page:

• Operator Name• Project Name• Authorisation Number• MMP Reporting Year• Date• Document Distribution List

The MMP must be endorsed by a senior representative of the company who has the appropriate level of delegation.

Author Reviewed by Approved byDateNameSignature

I ………………. (name of approving person) .................. (position title) declare that to the best of my knowledge the information contained in this mining management plan is true and correct and commit to undertake the works detailed in this plan in accordance with all the relevant Local, Northern Territory and Commonwealth Government legislation.

SIGNATURE: ……………………..

DATE:………………..



Table of ContentsAmendments......................................................................................................................................5

1.0 Operator Details...................................................................................................................61.1 Organisational Structure 6

1.2 Workforce 62.0 Identified Stakeholders and Consultation.............................................................................7

3.0 Project Details......................................................................................................................83.1 Previous Activities and Current Status 8

3.2 Proposed Activities 94.0 Current Project Site Conditions..........................................................................................10

5.0 Environmental Management System.................................................................................115.1 Environmental Policy and Responsibilities 11

5.2 Statutory and Non-Statutory Requirements 115.3 Induction and Training 11

5.4 Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts 115.5 Environmental Audits, Inspections and Monitoring 14

5.6 Environmental Performance 145.6.1 Objectives and Targets....................................................................................................14

5.6.2 Performance Reporting....................................................................................................145.7 Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting 15

6.0 Exploration Rehabilitation..................................................................................................166.1 Exploration Rehabilitation Register 19

6.2 Costing of Closure Activities 19Appendices......................................................................................................................................20



AmendmentsAs per Section 41(3) of the Mining Management Act, an MMP reviewed and amended under Section 41(1)(a) is to clearly identify amendments made. These changes can be outlined in a table, as per the example below.

Section AmendmentSection 1.1 – Organisational Structure / Chart Change in organisational structureSection 2.0 - Project Details Additional title to be included in Authorisation.Section 4.6 – Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts

A new potential impact identified, as a result of change in procedure/process.



1.0 Operator DetailsProvide operator details including:

• Name of operator or company (as per Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) if applicable)

• Key contacts (ie senior on site personnel, exploration manager)• Postal and street address• Phone/fax/email contact details

1.1 Organisational Structure

This section must include an organisational structure chart or particulars of the organisations’ structure, as per Section 40(2)(d) of the Mining Management Act. The chart must include the names of the person filling the assigned roles (see example below).

Indicate who is responsible for environmental management of the exploration program on site. A Radiation Safety Officer must be designated if there is potential for encountering naturally occurring radioactive materials.

1.2 Workforce

Provide details of the on-site workforce such as:

• Numbers to be on-site• Number of contractors• Any relevant socio-economic aspects, eg source of labour, contractors/employees etc• Work descriptions.


Exploration Manager(name)

Senior Geologist(name)

Field assistants

Exploration Geologist(name)

Contractors(name)

Environment Manager(name)


2.0 Identified Stakeholders and ConsultationThis section must include the following:

• A list of all interested parties and stakeholders that have been consulted. This may include, but is not limited to:

- Lease owner- Land owner - Land/pastoral Manager- Land claimants (Native Title)- Land Council representing the Traditional Owners for the country- Neighbours and communities- Tenement manager- Government Departments- Shareholders.

• Name and title of persons consulted and issues discussed. Include any specific concerns raised during consultation, actions taken to address them and the current status of these matters.

• An outline of the ongoing arrangements and consultation process undertaken with the underlying landowners and managers, and other interested stakeholders, to ensure they are informed and that their concerns are taken into account.

• Evidence that two-way stakeholder communication has been carried out with the managers of pastoral property at title application stage and after grant, informing them of intended activities. This two-way stakeholder communication must be undertaken each year or when activities change.

• Where exploration is proposed on parks and reserves and land managed by the Parks and Wildlife Commission, evidence of two-way communication with Parks and Wildlife Commission must be provided (may be included as an appendix).

• Details of the plan and arrangements for maintaining the communications process throughout the life of the MMP.

• Evidence of the agreement reached with the land managers regarding access to the pastoral property and specific requirements of the land owners and managers (may be included as an appendix).

Notification to and responses from landholders and managers will be considered before MMP approval is issued.

Exploration on Aboriginal Freehold Land is subject to the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act (1976). The dates and locations of Land Council facilitated consultation meetings with the Traditional Owners and outcomes of the meeting(s) must be provided.



3.0 Project DetailsProvide details of the exploration project including:

• Authorisation Number (if previously issued)• Project name• Location in context of distance to nearest town/major features/roads• Mining interest/s (ie titles)• Title holder/s.

NOTE: If the operator is not the title holder, a Nomination of Operator form must be completed by the titleholder, appointing the operator for the site, as per requirement under Section 10 of the Mining Management Act.

Details of how to access the site must be provided. If track files exist, these must also be provided.

Location maps and site plans:

Legible and detailed maps and site diagrams must be provided which show the location and access to the proposed activities, eg drill holes and tracks, and must also include the following information:

• Background imagery of 1:250K topography or satellite image• Labelled mining title boundaries and pastoral lease boundaries• Townships and communities• Major roads• Minor roads, tracks and grid lines (including proposed drill access tracks)• Easements – above and below ground electrical cables, gas pipelines, water pipelines,

telephone cables• Major and minor waterways• Existing topographic features• Prospects and target areas• Proposed drill locations• Area of geophysical surveys• Site access• Environmentally sensitive areas (Sites of Conservation Significance)• Protected Areas (National Parks and Reserves)• Cultural / heritage zones (AAPA restricted areas and No-Go zones)• Exploration camp sites• Previous drilling and disturbances.

NOTE: All maps must include a scale, date of drawing, orientation (ie North point), contours and be able to be overlaid on the previous site plan.

3.1 Previous Activities and Current Status

A summary of any historical mining or exploration carried out in the area must also be provided.

This section must outline a history of previous site activities that are to be accounted for within the MMP, eg any previous mining/exploration or rehabilitation completed by previous or current operators, and include the number of drill holes, length of cleared tracks and any other site disturbances which have been authorised by the department.



The MMP is a backward and forward looking document for ongoing operations and must provide details of previous exploration activities carried out in the last twelve (12) months under the current Authorisation. This information may be included in the form of a table and must as a minimum include:

• The proposed activities as per the previous MMP reporting period• Number of holes actually drilled• Maximum depth of holes• Actual size and number of drill pads (m2), sumps (m3), tracks (km), camp areas (ha)

cleared• Actual size and number of costeans and bulk sample pits excavated (m3)• Actual size of any other disturbance.

A register as an appendix or table must be included and contain coordinates of all drilling and any other site disturbances previously undertaken.

NOTE: A Rehabilitation Register is required to be provided in Section 6 Exploration Rehabilitation of this document. The Rehabilitation Register summarises the rehabilitation status of all drill sites and tracks from the previous year, the rehabilitation methods used and evidence of rehabilitation (before and after photos).

NOTE: The department will require these disturbance areas be provided in an appropriate spatial dataset (ie gpx, kmz or kml files, MapInfo tab files or ArcGIS files).

3.2 Proposed Activities

This section must detail the proposed activities and all areas of disturbance for the next twelve (12) months.

Details of the exploration program including target commodity and methods used must be discussed. Include details of the location, size and number of disturbances to assist with security assessment. This may include but is not limited to:

• Size, number and depth of sumps, costeans, pits etc.• Number, depth, type and location of drilling and drill pads• Length and width of track clearing/construction• Size of camp area and infrastructure required.

This information may be included in the form of a table.

Maps showing the existing and proposed tracks, drill holes, camp sites etc. and any other relevant information must be included.

NOTE: The department will require these disturbance areas be provided in an appropriate spatial dataset (ie gpx, kmz or kml files, MapInfo tab files or ArcGIS files).

NOTE: Drill hole and other investigation locations must be provided as specific coordinates wherever possible. However, small polygons and/or indicative drill lines may be acceptable. The dimensions of both polygons and lines must be agreed with the department on a site and project specific basis prior to submission of the MMP. All other requirements for work locations such as proximity to drainage lines and creeks, heritage or archaeological sites, dwellings, infrastructure, etc., will still need to be observed.



4.0 Current Project Site ConditionsThis information is required to allow the department to gain an understanding of the current site conditions, to accurately assess risks and have confidence that the operator understands the potential impacts that the proposed activities may have on the existing environment. Maps at appropriate scales may also be used to illustrate current site conditions.

Information that must be provided in this section includes:

• Local and Regional Geology (ie outline of ore resource, soil description and geological characterisation of the area)

• Hydrology (ie surface water flows onto and out of the site area, surface and groundwater quality, groundwater occurrence locally, and location of bores)

• Flora and Fauna:- Potential for and identification of any State and or Commonwealth listed threatened

species - Description of any feral animals and weed species at the site- Outline of flora and fauna native to the area- Any flora and fauna of cultural significance.

• Information may be sourced from the www.ntinfonet.org.au website or from the Australian Government for matters of national significance in the Protected Matters Search Tool (www.environment.gov.au/epbc/protect/index.html)

• Land use (eg pastoral, traditional Aboriginal ownership, parks and reserves, mining, communities and townships)

• Aboriginal and Heritage sites (ie identification of Aboriginal, and/or heritage sites that may be impacted by the exploration activities). This information can be supported by documentation such as results of an inspection of the:

- Register of Sacred Sites maintained by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA)

- Northern Territory Heritage Register www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/heritageregister.

The results of desktop studies must be summarised and referenced in relevant sections of the MMP to demonstrate understanding of the material. The reports may be attached as appendices to the MMP as supporting documentation.

If information is not available for the project area you may be required to perform specialised surveys (ie Geological, Hydrological, Fauna/Flora, Aboriginal and or Heritage Surveys). If unsure, please contact the department for advice.

NOTE: Specialised surveys may be required as exploration advances and disturbances increase.

NOTE: It is essential that persons undertaking ecological studies for environmental assessment have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to ensure that reported outcomes are adequate, accurate and robust. This would include the capability to:

• Design and undertake sampling that is suited to the target environment and species in terms of methods, timing and sample intensity

• Accurately identify relevant flora and fauna (including reliably distinguishing closely related species), refer to relevant subject experts when appropriate, and if necessary collect voucher specimens, photographs, genetic samples or other evidence to support identifications

• Sensibly interpret local data in a regional context, including through access to relevant, current spatial environmental datasets hosted by government agencies


http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/heritageregister

http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc/protect/index.html

http://www.ntinfonet.org.au/


• Clearly report on methods, results, interpretation and relevance to environmental risks and their management and mitigation.

Typically persons undertaking ecological studies for environmental assessment would have a tertiary qualification in environmental science (or multiple years of relevant work experience equivalent to such a qualification), familiarity with regional ecosystems and biota, and demonstrated experience and competence in undertaking the relevant sampling methods (Dr Alaric Fisher [Executive Director, Flora and Fauna Division, Department of Land Resource Management] 2016, pers. comm., 23 August).

5.0 Environmental Management SystemCompanies with a structured Environmental Management System (EMS) and Environmental Management Plans (EMP) may attach these documents as appendices to the MMP as supporting documentation. These may replace some of the following sections. Provide a reference to the relevant section of the EMS for each section as appropriate.

All Environmental Management Plans and Systems must be specific to the project.

5.1 Environmental Policy and Responsibilities

The company’s environmental policies and commitments must be outlined in this section.

• Provide a copy of the company’s Environmental Policy. The policy must be signed by the appropriate authority to demonstrate a top-down approach to environmental management onsite.

5.2 Statutory and Non-Statutory Requirements

Operators must be aware that they have statutory requirements under legislation other than the Mining Management Act, Mineral Titles Act and Mining Management Regulations. Operators must make themselves aware of all relevant legislation and requirements.

Specific requirements under other legislation may involve weeds, flora and fauna, native title and sacred sites, heritage, health and safety, radioactive materials etc.

Include a summary of any non-statutory requirements or agreements (eg land use agreements, pastoral agreements, pre-eminent practices and agreements with other Authorised operators on site if relevant).

5.3 Induction and Training

This section must include the following information:

• Overview of environmental training and education process, eg Induction, tool box meetings etc.

• Outline of environmental issues covered in the induction.• Any additional training required or carried out, eg weed identification, radiation handling,

emergency response training, etc.



5.4 Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts

This section must identify environmental aspects and impacts associated with the site and proposed activities, as defined by ISO14001:2015:

• Environmental aspects are the elements of an organisation’s activities or products or services that interact or can interact with the environment (ie drilling, clearing, mining, stockpiling, groundwater extraction, fuel storage, vehicles and machinery, etc.)

• Environmental impacts are any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s environmental aspects.

A risk assessment of the potential and actual impacts must be conducted and control measures identified which prevent and mitigate impacts (including monitoring and inspections) associated with the various environmental aspects. As a minimum, this section must address the management of:

• Surface water• Groundwater• Invasive species• Flora and fauna • Hydrocarbons and hazardous materials• Waste• Noise and air quality• Cultural and heritage sites• Erosion and sediment control.

The risk rating for the identified impacts is of the initial risk, prior to application of control measures.

Sample risk matrix and key.

Outline the procedures in place for identifying impacts, ie workplace inspections, frequency based monitoring, risk assessment etc.

The operator may consider developing a table to assist with this process as per Table 1 below.



Table 1. Example of an environmental aspects and impacts and control measures assessment table.

NOTE: Use the definition of ‘aspects’ and ‘impacts’ above to develop this table.

Aspect Impact(s) Risk Rating

Preventative Control Measures(to prevent/minimise impact)

Mitigating Control Measures(to monitor and remediate impact)

For example:Clearing of drill pads / tracks / camp

Loss of native flora and fauna

Describe the control measures which will be implemented to prevent and/or minimise the actual and potential impacts from these activities.

Describe the measures to be taken to monitor and remediate impacts should they occur.

Erosion

Introduction of weeds

Fire

For example:Drilling

Hydrocarbon spills/drilling fluids/drill water – contamination of soil, surface and ground waterDust and noise emission – pollution and disturbance to faunaFauna entrapment and death down drill holes

NOTE: Rows can be added/deleted where necessary.



5.5 Environmental Audits, Inspections and Monitoring

Environmental audits, inspections and monitoring are required to be carried out at regular intervals to assess the company’s environmental performance at the site.

Describe what audits or inspections are carried out and timeframes.

Describe all ongoing monitoring programs for the site and timeframes for undertaking these programs. As a minimum the following must be monitored at the site:

• Surface water• Groundwater• Invasive species• Flora and fauna • Hydrocarbons and hazardous materials• Waste• Noise and air quality• Cultural and heritage sites (if applicable)• Erosion and sediment control.

This section must include:

• A description of monitoring technique and frequency of the monitoring program• The audit and inspection technique and frequency where appropriate.

5.6 Environmental Performance

5.6.1 Objectives and Targets

This section must describe environmental performance objectives and how the environmental performance objectives will be achieved.

Performance objectives are a list of goals, targets or proposed improvements to environmental management on site. The objectives must include a measurable outcome (ie meeting a specific level), the time frame in which it will be completed (ie by when) and the person responsible for ensuring it is completed (ie a specific person).

5.6.2 Performance Reporting

This section must include the findings of all monitoring and audit/inspection programs undertaken during the reporting period and progress made against objectives and targets identified in Section 5.6.1 and in Table 2 below. A discussion of any results must be included and corrective actions proposed where relevant. Corrective actions must be measureable and include a completion time.



Factors for consideration:

• Results and findings of all monitoring and audits/inspections completed during the reporting period (including findings provided by department) and associated corrective and preventative actions

• Pollution and waste management and minimisation progress• Environmental targets• Rehabilitation targets• Progress made against environmental and rehabilitation targets• Progress made towards achieving revegetation and closure objectives• What were the findings of any reviews?• How are issues / problems identified?

This information will assist in determining the effectiveness of the environmental management systems implemented for the site.

Describe any changes made to management systems as a result of audit, inspection or monitoring findings.

5.7 Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting

Outline the procedures followed in the event of an environmental emergency and how incidents are reported. Specifically:

• Detail any environmental emergency procedures that have been developed (eg hydrocarbon spills).

• Provide an overview of management for environmental incidents and identified hazards. Formal procedures may be attached as an appendix to the MMP as supporting documentation.

• Describe the company’s internal and external incident reporting procedure. • All environmental incidents must be reported in accordance with Section 29 of the

Mining Management Act.



6.0 Exploration RehabilitationDescribe the rehabilitation methods used (eg describe how drill pads/lines, tracks, camps and costeans were rehabilitated) using Table 2.

For each disturbance type for the site:

• Detail the rehabilitation activities to be conducted including details of plugging, capping, infilling of drill holes, replacement of topsoil, revegetation techniques, infilling of sumps, recontouring drill pads, ripping/scarification of tracks etc.

• A schedule of proposed rehabilitation works needs to be provided (ie will drill holes be plugged immediately after the completion of the drilling program, when will tracks be rehabilitated, etc.).

• Closure objectives/targets must be provided to ensure the operator has considered the appropriate measures required to return the site to pre-disturbance aesthetics and close out the sites within the stated timeframes.

• Detail how rehabilitation success will be measured and monitored in subsequent years, eg in terms of water, erosion, vegetation, stabilisation etc.

It is expected that all sample and reject bags will be removed from site within six (6) months of completion of the hole. All drill collars will be temporarily capped immediately after drilling, then collars will be cut-off or removed and holes plugged, at a minimum depth of 400mm, within six (6) months of completion of drilling of the hole.

An example of a Rehabilitation Checklist is provided in Attachment A.

NOTE: The departmental Advisory Notes are available online for general guidance however these are not statutory requirements and must be assessed for appropriateness to individual sites. Advisory Notes are reviewed regularly and may change from time to time. If using the Advisory Notes, the practices to be implemented must be summarised and the Advisory Note must be referenced.



Table 2: Description of Rehabilitation MethodsDisturbance Rehabilitation Methods Schedule (Timing) Closure Objectives / Targets Monitoring and Remediation

Drill holes eg Peg removed. Collar cut and hole plugged with plastic cone 400mm below ground level, backfilled, and mounded with soil. Uncollared holes to be plugged at least 1 m below ground level. Drill spoils returned to drill hole and remaining inert material respread on drill site or placed in bottom of the sump. Sample bags and all rubbish removed.

eg Collar temporary capped at the completion of each hole. Rehabilitation of the drill holes will be undertaken after downhole geophysics is completed and chemical assays returned and no longer than 6 months after drill hole completion.

eg all holes plugged/capped and stable/safe prior to end of program.

eg inspection of holes to be undertaken at end of wet season/within six months to ensure no hole plug failures and in subsequent years to monitor site stability. Remediation of any failures to be undertaken at inspection. Before, immediately after, and subsequent year photos to be taken.

Drill pads eg Drill pads to re-contoured to blend with surrounding topography and ripped across slope. Cleared vegetation to be spread over the site.

eg Drill sites to be returned to original contour and to blend with surrounding environment.

eg inspection of drill sites to be undertaken at end of wet season or within six months to monitor site stability, erosion, weeds and natural vegetation regrowth. Ongoing monitoring to be undertaken in subsequent years to monitor rehabilitation success. Remediation of any unsuccessful objectives to be initiated at the inspection. Before, immediately after, and subsequent year photos to be taken.

Sumps eg Sumps to be backfilled and separately stockpiled top soil to be respread on top.

Costeans

Bulk sample pits



Disturbance Rehabilitation Methods Schedule (Timing) Closure Objectives / Targets Monitoring and RemediationTracks / Gridlines eg Windrows and cleared

vegetation to be smoothed back over the track, bunds placed across the track to prevent erosion to and track to be cross-ripped or scarified. Creek crossings to be removed and natural drainages and waterways to be re-established and banks stabilised.

Sample bags Sample bags to be removed and drill cuttings to be backfilled in the drill hole, or buried in the sump; inert material may be respread over the drill site. Radioactive or acidic drill cuttings to be backfilled in the drill hole or buried in the sump beneath a minimum of 1 m clean fill.

Camp

NOTE: Rows can be added/deleted where necessary.



6.1 Exploration Rehabilitation Register

A Rehabilitation Register summarising the rehabilitation status of all previous and current disturbances (eg exploration drill holes, costeans or bulk sample sites etc.), any outstanding rehabilitation and proposed rehabilitation activities planned for the next 12 months must be provided as an appendix to the MMP as supporting documentation. The register must include the site ID, the MMP reference for when the activity was proposed, site co-ordinates, drilled or completed date, and details of the rehabilitation undertaken at the site, evidence of rehabilitation (before site disturbance and after rehabilitation photographs) and include any monitoring of the sites in subsequent years.

Before site disturbance and after rehabilitation photographs are required and may be included as appendices to demonstrate that rehabilitation activities have been carried out. Photographs must be labelled with drill hole identification name/number; include the date when the photograph was taken; and be taken from the same point, being consistent in orientation and include an identifying feature or reference point for comparison.

Photographs must be taken of all holes and a selection of these that represent the general standard of rehabilitation is to be included in the report to adequately demonstrate rehabilitation success. Photographs are not required to be submitted for every drill hole, as this is not always practical for larger exploration programs, but must be available on request from the department.

Ongoing monitoring and photographs of the sites must be undertaken at least one year and in subsequent years following closure of the site to ensure vegetation is regenerating successfully and to follow-up on any failed rehabilitation.

Any failures in rehabilitation, eg hole plug failure, water seepage, vegetation regrowth or site erosion must be discussed, with corrective actions and a timeframe for remediation included.

This information will assist with demonstrating successful rehabilitation and reducing the amount of security held by the department where relevant.

An example of a Rehabilitation Register is provided in Attachment B.

6.2 Costing of Closure Activities

NOTE: This section may be included as an Appendix

Determine a cost for closure activities as per the department’s Security Calculation spreadsheet – Exploration Operations Security Calculation Tool which is available on the website at: nt.gov.au/industry/mining-and-petroleum.

Costing must cover issues such as:

• Removal of infrastructure and contamination• Earthmoving, ripping and scarifying• Revegetation, including costs of materials• Drainage works• Plugging of drill holes and removal of grid pegs• Infilling of sumps and costeans• Track rehabilitation inclusive of respreading windrows and ripping• Rehabilitation and monitoring of any other disturbance.


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Details of calculations, including units of measure and cost per unit of measure used, must be included, eg ripping (ha) at $/ha. The completed security calculation spreadsheet must be appended to the MMP.

Ensure that the current Security Calculation Tool from the website is used as the tool may be updated with relevant department requirements, which may change from time to time.

AppendicesAny other document(s) referred to in the MMP must be included as an Appendix, which may include items such as:

• Copies of approvals• Copies of all monitoring reports to meet statutory requirements• Copies of rehabilitation agreements• Copies of any specialist surveys• Copies of AAPA and NT Heritage Register search results• Copies of Land holder and Manager and other stakeholder communications and

agreements• Weeds, Fire, Flora and Fauna etc. Management Plans• Radiation Management Plan• Training and relevant certification of the designated Radiation Safety Officer• A table of GPS coordinates of all drilling previously conducted and proposed drilling; the

table must include drill hole identification name/number, datum, drill hole coordinates, title, status of drill hole (ie rehabilitated) and any other relevant information.

• Rehabilitation register and photographs• Commercial-in-confidence information (eg security estimates and calculations, production

figures, commercial contractual information, confidential agreements with third parties [eg traditional owners, land owners or managers] or any other perceived commercial-in-confidence information as agreed in writing with the department); this information will be removed prior to publication of the public report.



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Attachment B – Example of a Rehabilitation Register

Rehabilitation Status

Summarise the rehabilitation status of all exploration sites during the current and previous reporting periods.

Exploration Activities Rehabilitation Summary (Cumulative)

Reporting period

Tenement

MMP Reference

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Provide details (where applicable) of the rehabilitation activities that were conducted during the past 12 months and from previous reporting periods.

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Size of

Drill Pad (m2)

No. of sumps Status† Rehab

DatePlanned

Rehab Date Comments

EL1234 RC01 312345 8123456 2010 20/09/2011 RC 750 1 C 25/11/2011EL1234 RC02 312543 8123654 2010 02/09/2012 RC 800 PR 25/11/2012 03/11/2012 - Drill pad

and sump requires earthworks

* AC = aircore/vacuum, RM = rotary mud, RC = reverse circulation, RAB = rotary air blast, D = diamond, P = percussion, V = vibracore or sonic, O = other.† C = drillsite completely rehabilitated (hole collar removed plugged and backfilled, drill spoils buried and sample bags removed, sumps backfilled, drill pads re-contoured and ripped, photograph taken), N = no rehabilitation completed, PR = partial rehabilitation (specify remaining rehabilitation to be completed within the comments section).



Access Track/Drill Line Rehabilitation Status

Tenement Track IDTracks/lines

Created (km)

Tracks/lines under Rehab

(km)Status

† Rehab Date Planned Rehab Date Comments

EL1234 RC01 2.2 2.2 C 25/11/2011

EL1234 RC02 1.5 N 25/11/2012EL1234 RC

Access3.4 N Main access track to RC to remain open pending further planned

works. Wet season close-out planned for 26/11/2012.

† C = rehabilitation completed, N = no rehabilitation completed, PR = partial rehabilitation (specify remaining rehabilitation to be completed within the comments section).NOTE: Existing and proposed tracks and drill access lines must be shown on the site layout maps included in Section 3.0

Campsite Rehabilitation Status

Tenement Camp Name Date Est.

Easting (GDA 94 Zone 51)

Northing (GDA 94 Zone 51)

Camp Size(ha)

Status†

Waste Removed

Camp Rehab Date

Planned Rehab Date

Comments

EL1234 Camp 01

12/07/2009

304345 8126543 0.5 C Y 30/11/2010

EL1234 Camp 02

24/05/2011

310987 8124567 0.5 N Y 2014 Campsite planned to remain the same until minimum 2014

† C = rehabilitation completed, N = no rehabilitation completed, PR = partial rehabilitation (specify remaining rehabilitation to be completed within the comments section).NOTE: Existing and proposed campsites must be shown on the maps included in Section 3.0



Costean and Bulk Sample Rehabilitation Status

TenementCostean/

Bulk Sample

ID

Date Excavated

Dimensions (L x W x D)

Easting (GDA

94 Zone X)

Northing (GDA 94 Zone X)

Status†

Costean Rehab Date

Planned Rehab Date

Comments

† C = rehabilitation completed, N = no rehabilitation completed, PR = partial rehabilitation (specify remaining rehabilitation to be completed within the comments section).NOTE: Costean and bulk sample sites must be shown on the maps included in Section 3.0

Bulk Sample Disposal Status

Tenement

Reason for bulk sample disposal site

Date Buried

Clean Cover Depth

Dimensions (L x W x

D)

Easting (GDA 94 Zone X)

Northing GDA 94 Zone X)

Status†

Rehab date

Planned rehab

dateComments

† C = rehabilitation completed, N = no rehabilitation completed, PR = partial rehabilitation (specify remaining rehabilitation to be completed within the comments section).NOTE: Bulk sample disposal sites must be shown on the maps included in Section 3.0


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