DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY
www.nt.gov.au
NORTHERN TERRITORY
DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY
MINING MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP)
FOR
EXPLORATION OPERATIONS
- SUGGESTED TEMPLATE -
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT
An Authorisation for Mining/Exploration Activities can only be issued on the completion and
acceptance of a current 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 Mining/Exploration Area.
This template is a suggested format for a MMP for exploration operations only.
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 template should be read in conjunction with the Mining Management Plan Structure
Guide for Exploration Operations available 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.
{OPERATOR/COMPANY NAME}
{YEAR}
MINING MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR
{PROJECT/SITE}
Authorisation Number – if applicable
**(The Exploration Operations Mining Management Plan Structure Guide
is available as a guide to this template)
CONTENTS
AMENDMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.0
OPERATOR DETAILS ............................................................................................................ 5
1.1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE / CHART ............................................................................. 5
1.2 WORKFORCE ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.0
PROJECT DETAILS ............................................................................................................... 5
2.1 MAP OF SITE LOCATION AND LAYOUT .................................................................................. 6
2.2 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT STATUS ........................................................ 6
2.3 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES .......................................................................................................... 7
3.0
CURRENT PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS ............................................................................. 8
4.0
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM / PLAN ........................................................... 9
4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................. 9
4.2 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 9
4.3 NON-STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 9
4.4 IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDERS AND CONSULTATION ............................................................ 9
4.5 INDUCTION AND TRAINING ..................................................................................................... 9
4.6 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS ....................................... 9
4.7 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND INCIDENT REPORTING .................................................. 9
4.8 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS ................................................................... 10
4.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORTING ................................................................ 10
5.0
EXPLORATION REHABILITATION .......................................................................................11
5.1 COSTING OF CLOSURE ACTIVITIES .................................................................................... 12
6.0
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................12
AMENDMENTS
Section
Amendment
1.0 OPERATOR DETAILS
Operator Name:
Key Contact
Person/s:
Postal Address:
Street Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
1.1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE / CHART
1.2 WORKFORCE
2.0 PROJECT DETAILS
Project Name:
Location:
Site Access:
Mining
Interest/s:
Title holder/s:
2.1 MAP OF SITE LOCATION AND LAYOUT
N
2.2 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT STATUS
Historical Mining/Exploration
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Mining Interests (i.e. titles)
Number of holes drilled
Maximum depth of holes
Number of drill pads cleared
(Length:
x Width:
m)
Number of sumps cleared
(Length:
x Width:
x
Depth:
m)
Length of line / track cleared
(Kilometres: x Width: m)
Number of costeans
excavated
(Length:
x Width:
x
Depth:
m)
Total bulk sample pits
excavated
(Length:
x Width:
x
Depth:
m)
Camp area/s cleared
Total area disturbed
(hectares)
Drill holes capped / plugged
Total area rehabilitated
(hectares)
EL
EL
EL
EL
NOTE: Photo evidence must be provided of any rehabilitation undertaken (particularly if seeking
release of security).
An appendix should be included containing drillhole coordinates for all drilling undertaken during the
previous reporting period
2.3 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES
Mining Interests (i.e. titles)
What time of the year will
exploration occur?
How long is exploration expected
to occur?
Type of drilling (i.e. RAB, RC,
Diamond, aircore)
Target commodity
Is drilling likely to encounter
radioactive material?
Number of proposed drill holes
Maximum depth of holes
Number of drill pads
(Length:
x Width:
m)
Is drilling likely to encounter
groundwater?
(Y, N, unsure)
Number of sumps
(Length:
x Width:
x
Depth:
m)
Length of line / track clearing
(Kilometres:
x Width:
m)
Number of costeans
(Length:
x Width:
x
Depth:
m)
Total bulk sample (tonnes)
(Length:
x Width:
x
Depth:
m)
Will topsoil be removed for
rehabilitation purposes?
Previous disturbance yet to be
rehabilitated on title (ha) if known
Camp
(Length:
x Width:
m)
Total area disturbed (hectares)
Other:
EL
EL
EL
EL
3.0 CURRENT PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS
Site Conditions
Geology
Hydrology
Flora
Fauna
Land Use
Historical, Aboriginal,
Heritage Sites
Description
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM / PLAN
4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.2 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
4.3 NON-STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
4.4 IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDERS AND CONSULTATION
4.5 INDUCTION AND TRAINING
4.6 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS
Aspect
Impact
Risk
Rating
Management
measures
(prevention)
4.7 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND INCIDENT REPORTING
Management
measures
(remediation)
4.8 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS AND INSPECTIONS
4.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE REPORTING
5.0 EXPLORATION REHABILITATION
Disturbance
Drill holes
Drill pads
Sumps
Costeans
Bulk sample pits
Tracks / Gridlines
Sample bags
Camp
Rehabilitation Activities
Schedule (Timing)
Closure Objectives / Targets
Monitoring Techniques
5.1 COSTING OF CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
Security Summary
Domains
Calculated Cost
drillholes, pads, sumps, costeans
$
tracks and gridlines
$
camp
$
other disturbed areas
$
unrehabilitated disturbances from previous programs
$
Post Closure Management eg weed and erosion monitoring
$
CONTINGENCY @15%
$
TOTAL COST
$
NOTE: Attach details of workings showing $/units of measure used.
Eg:
Management Area
Drillholes, Pads,
sumps, costeans
Technique
capping drillholes 30cm
below ground
Unit of
Measure
(UOM)
each
Cost per
UOM
($)
150.00
Estimated
Quantity
Sub Total
($)
0.00
The Department Security Calculation Tool will assist with this process and can be found at:
http://www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining
6.0 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES