1. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES GETTING STARTED Forms, Procedures and Guidelines Application for Authorisation Nomination of Operator Authority to Deal with Agent

2. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining

3. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES FORMS, PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES www.minerals.nt.gov.au/mineralsforms#mining

4. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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.

5. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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.

6. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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.

7. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES SMALL MMP STRUCTURE GUIDE When to use the Small MMP Structure Guide Small MMP Template Small MMP Contents

8. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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

9. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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 Department’s webpage under Forms, Procedures and Guidelines. SMALL MMP TEMPLATE

10. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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.

11. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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

12. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES SMALL MMP CONTENTS Proposed Activities - Exploration program - Type of exploration - Size and number of disturbances - Clearing and excavation activities - Machinery - Camp area required

13. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES SMALL MMP CONTENTS Current Site Conditions - Land Area Type - Hydrology - Flora and Fauna - Current Land Use - Significant Sites

14. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES SMALL MMP CONTENTS Environmental Management (2 Parts) - Environmental Management System (EMS) - Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

15. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES SMALL MMP CONTENTS Environmental Management System - ISO14001:2004 - Environmental Policy and Responsibilities - Identification of Environmental Aspects and Impacts - Objectives and Targets - Induction and Training SMART S – Specific M – Measurable A – Achievable R – Realistic T – Timely 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

16. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES SMALL MMP CONTENTS Environmental Management System (cont.) - Consultation - Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting - Environmental Audits and Inspections - Documentation

17. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES 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

18. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Rehabilitation Requirements - Status of current rehabilitation - Rehabilitation planning - Topsoil management - Revegetation methods - Fire management - Closure planning - Costing of closure activities SMALL MMP CONTENTS

19. DEPARTMENT OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARY INDUSTRY, FISHERIES AND RESOURCES Questions