Small Mines MMP Advisory Note · Web viewNOrthern Territory Department of MINES AND ENERGY MINING MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP) FOR EXTRACTIVE OPERATIONS - SUGGESTED TEMPLATE - INSTRUCTIONS

NORTHERN TERRITORYDEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY

MINING MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP) FOR

EXTRACTIVE OPERATIONS

- SUGGESTED TEMPLATE -

INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENTAn Authorisation for extractive activities can only be issued on the completion and acceptance of a MMP.

An MMP is required for new projects, when operations change significantly from the previous plan or on an annual report basis for each active extractive area.

This Advisory Note contains instructions and some examples of Mine Management issues for consideration by extractive projects in the preparation of an MMP.

Each section contains examples of issues which may be relevant to an operation. The operator should assess which are relevant to their site, or whether other factors need consideration, but are not listed here.

The commitments to continuous improvement should have a defined objective and completion date placed on them so that there is a measurable time frame.

The Extractive Operations MMP Structure Guide is available on the department’s website at: www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining

THIS ADVISORY NOTE AND PLAN IS NOT TO BE TAKEN AS A DEFINITIVE RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENTS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS BUT

SHOULD BE UTILISED BY OPERATORS AS A BASIS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT-SPECIFIC MINING MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP) THAT

INCORPORATES A PROGRAM OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

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DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY www.nt.gov.au

{OPERATOR/COMPANY NAME}

{YEAR}

MINING MANAGEMENT PLAN

FOR

{PROJECT/SITE}

Authorisation Number – if applicable

**(The Extractive Operations Mining Management Plan Structure Guide is available as a guide to this template)

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CONTENTS

AMENDMENTS 41.0 OPERATOR DETAILS 5

1.1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE / CHART 61.2 WORKFORCE 6

2.0 PROJECT DETAILS 62.1 MAP OF SITE LOCATION AND LAYOUT 72.2 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT STATUS 82.3 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AND MINING SCHEDULE 92.4 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION 9

3.0 CURRENT PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS 104.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 11

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITIES 114.2 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS 114.3 OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS 114.4 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS 114.5 MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 124.6 INDUCTION AND TRAINING 134.7 IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDERS AND CONSULTATION 134.8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND INCIDENT REPORTING 134.9 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS 134.10 DOCUMENTATION 134.11 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORTING 13

5.0 REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE PLAN 145.1 STATUS OF CURRENT REHABILITATION 155.2 COSTING OF CLOSURE ACTIVITIES 15

6.0 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES 15APPENDICES 16ATTACHMENT A – GLOSSARY OF TERMS 17

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AMENDMENTS

Section Amendment

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1.0 OPERATOR DETAILS

Operator Name:

Key Contact Person/s:

Postal Address:

Street Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

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1.1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE / CHART

1.2 WORKFORCE

2.0 PROJECT DETAILS

Project Name:

Location:

Site Access:

Mining Interest/s:

Title holder/s:

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2.1 MAP OF SITE LOCATION AND LAYOUT

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2.2 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT STATUS

Historical Mining______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Summary of Activities against the Previous MMP

Mining Interests (i.e. titles) EMP EMP

Amount extracted during last 12 months

Amount proposed for extraction in the last MMPTotal area (ha) cleared/disturbed during last 12 monthsTotal area (ha) proposed for clearing in the last MMP

Summary of Existing Disturbances and Infrastructure

Mining Interests (i.e. titles) EMP EMP

Pit area (ha)

Haul roads (ha)

Stockpile areas (ha)

Sediment traps/dams (m³)

Process plant, mill, crusher area (m²)

Workshops/sheds (m²)

Offices/demountables (m²)

Fuel storage area (m²)

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2.3 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AND MINING SCHEDULE

Summary of Proposed Activities and Mining Schedule

Mining Interests (i.e. titles) EMP EMP

Target materials (e.g. sand, gravel)

Material reserves (tonnes)

Amount proposed for extraction in the next 12 monthsSize and number of pits proposed(Length: x Width: x Depth: m)What time of the year will extraction occur?How long is extraction expected to occur?

Rate of extraction

Road/track clearing required(Kilometres: x Width: m)

Exploration (i.e. drill holes/costeans)

Will topsoil be removed for rehabilitation purposes?

Total area (ha) proposed for clearing

Other:

Summary of Extractive Program____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.4 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

3.0 CURRENT PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS

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Site Conditions Description

Geology

Hydrology

Flora

Fauna

Land Use

Historical, Aboriginal, Heritage Sites

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4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.2 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

4.3 OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS

Objective Target

4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS

Aspect Impact Risk Rating

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4.5 MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

Category Identified Environmental Impact/s Management (Prevention) Management

(Remediation) Monitoring

Water Management

Invasive Species Management

Flora and Fauna Management

Waste Management

Noise and Air Quality Management

Culture and Heritage Management

Hazardous Materials and Hydrocarbon Management

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4.6 INDUCTION AND TRAINING

4.7 IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDERS AND CONSULTATION

4.8 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND INCIDENT REPORTING

4.9 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS

4.10 DOCUMENTATION

4.11 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORTING

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5.0 REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE PLAN

Disturbance/Infrastructure Rehabilitation (Details) Schedule (Timing) Closure Objectives / Targets Monitoring and Remediation

Pits

Haul roads/tracks

Stockpile area/s

Sediment traps/dams

Workshops/sheds

Process plant/mill/crusher area

Offices/demountables

Fuel storage area

Other

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5.1 STATUS OF CURRENT REHABILITATION

Mining Interest/s EMP EMPArea opened (ha)Area closed (ha)Total outstanding (ha)

NOTE: Photo evidence must be provided of any rehabilitation undertaken (particularly if seeking release of security).

5.2 COSTING OF CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

Summary TableDisturbance Type Calculated Total Cost

Infrastructure $

Extractive Workings $

Exploration $

Access and Haul Roads $

Decommissioning & Post Closure $

15% Contingency $

TOTAL COST $

NOTE: Attach details of workings showing $/units of measure used.

6.0PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

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APPENDICES

Any other document(s) referred to in the MMP should be included in the Appendix, such as:

Copies of approvals may be included in an Appendix.

Copies of monitoring reports to meet statutory requirements may be included in an Appendix.

Copies of rehabilitation agreements.

Copies of AAPA search results

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ATTACHMENT A – GLOSSARY OF TERMSTERM MEANINGAudit Means any systematic investigation or appraisal of procedures or

operations for the purpose of determining conformity with prescribed procedures.

CEO Means the Chief Executive Officer, within the meaning of the Public Sector Employment and Management Act, of the Agency administering this Act.

Contractor Means a person who under a contract performs work or supplies a service in connection with an exploration activity on a site.

Critical Incidents Means an event on a mining site that has the potential to cause a significant adverse effect on the environment.

Emergency Response A plan for the minimisation of environmental harm in the event of an emergency.

Employee Means a person employed by a company.Environment Means land, air, water, organisms and ecosystems on a site and

includes: the well-being of humans; structures made or modified by humans; the amenity values of the site; and economic, cultural and social conditions

Environmental Aspects The elements of an organisations activities or products or services that can interact with the environment.

Environmental Impacts Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s environmental aspects.

Hazardous Material A substance having properties capable of having adverse affects on the environment.

Issues An important topic of discussion or point in question i.e. management of risk.

MMA Mining Management Act.MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet. It is provided by manufacturer or supplier

of hazardous materials, and describes the properties and nature of the material.

Operator Means the operator for a mining site referred to in Mining Management Act section 10.

Plant Includes machinery, pressure vessels, equipment, appliances, implements, scaffolding and tools, any component of the plant and anything fitted or connected to the plant.

Serious Accidents Means an event on a site that causes material environmental harm.

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