DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY
www.nt.gov.au
NORTHERN TERRITORY
DEPARTMENT OF MINES AND ENERGY
MINING MANAGEMENT PLAN (MMP)
FOR
EXTRACTIVE OPERATIONS
- SUGGESTED TEMPLATE -
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS DOCUMENT
An 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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{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
1.0
OPERATOR DETAILS
1.1 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE / CHART
1.2 WORKFORCE
2.0 PROJECT DETAILS
2.1 MAP OF SITE LOCATION AND LAYOUT
2.2 HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT AND CURRENT STATUS
2.3 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES AND MINING SCHEDULE
2.4 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
3.0 CURRENT PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
4.1 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.2 LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
4.3 OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
4.4 IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS
4.5 MANAGEMENT OF IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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
5.0 REHABILITATION AND CLOSURE PLAN
5.1 STATUS OF CURRENT REHABILITATION
5.2 COSTING OF CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
6.0
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
APPENDICES
ATTACHMENT A – GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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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
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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 MMP
Total area (ha) cleared/disturbed during
last 12 months
Total 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 months
Size 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
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2.4 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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3.0 CURRENT PROJECT SITE CONDITIONS
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
Area opened (ha)
Area closed (ha)
Total outstanding (ha)
EMP
EMP
NOTE: Photo evidence must be provided of any rehabilitation undertaken (particularly if
seeking release of security).
5.2 COSTING OF CLOSURE ACTIVITIES
Summary Table
Disturbance 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.
6.0 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
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APPENDICES
Any other document(s) referred to in the MMP should be included in the Appendix, such as:
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Copies of approvals may be included in an Appendix.
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Copies of monitoring reports to meet statutory requirements may be included in an
Appendix.
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Copies of rehabilitation agreements.
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Copies of AAPA search results
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ATTACHMENT A – GLOSSARY OF TERMS
TERM
Audit
CEO
Contractor
Critical Incidents
Emergency Response
Employee
Environment
Environmental Aspects
Environmental Impacts
Hazardous Material
Issues
MMA
MSDS
Operator
Plant
Serious Accidents
MEANING
Means any systematic investigation or appraisal of procedures or
operations for the purpose of determining conformity with
prescribed procedures.
Means the Chief Executive Officer, within the meaning of the Public
Sector Employment and Management Act, of the Agency
administering this Act.
Means a person who under a contract performs work or supplies a
service in connection with an exploration activity on a site.
Means an event on a mining site that has the potential to cause a
significant adverse effect on the environment.
A plan for the minimisation of environmental harm in the event of
an emergency.
Means a person employed by a company.
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
The elements of an organisations activities or products or services
that can interact with the environment.
Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial,
wholly or partially resulting from an organisation’s environmental
aspects.
A substance having properties capable of having adverse affects
on the environment.
An important topic of discussion or point in question i.e. management
of risk.
Mining Management Act.
Material Safety Data Sheet. It is provided by manufacturer or supplier
of hazardous materials, and describes the properties and nature of
the material.
Means the operator for a mining site referred to in Mining
Management Act section 10.
Includes machinery, pressure vessels, equipment, appliances,
implements, scaffolding and tools, any component of the plant and
anything fitted or connected to the plant.
Means an event on a site that causes material environmental harm.
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