No new baseline data is required when re-submitting the Mining Proposal in accordance with the New Guidelines unless there is an expansion or alteration to the operations or the lack of the baseline data has been identified as a gap in an approved Mine Closure Plan. The New Guidelines provide the following structure for a Mining Proposal:. The Environmental Group Site Details, Activity Details and Environmental Outcomes and Reporting sections of the Mining Proposal shown in the dark blue boxes are the fixed activities and outcomes that will be approved.
As a result, these cannot be updated without notification to, or approval of, the DMP. The other sections are information that is provided in the Mining Proposal to assist the DMP in making a decision regarding approval.
This means that each mine site will have only one Mining Proposal and this Mining Proposal will be updated over time as necessary. This will minimise the amount of documentation required when compared to the Old Guidelines which required new documentation for each expanding activity.
This means that the Environmental Group Site Details, Activity Details and Environmental Outcomes and Reporting sections of the Mining Proposal will need to be sufficiently flexible to allow for long term operations with limited amendments, as the DMP approval process including any amendment may be time consuming. The DMP has recommended that companies work towards compiling their existing approved Mining Proposals into one Mining Proposal document during the six year transition period.
The New Guidelines allow for increased flexibility as to the location of mining activities. This flexibility will be facilitated through a Disturbance Envelope to be identified within the Environmental Group Site, providing for a maximum area within which the activities will be located.
If you have any queries regarding a particular application, please contact the Assessment Officer whose name and contact details appear on the request for comment. The two-stage approval process, including the importance of public consultation and community engagement, is outlined in Minerals Regulatory Guidelines MG1: Guidelines for miners: mining approval processes in South Australia PDF 1.
Specific requirements for information expected to be provided by the proponent in support of their application is given in determinations.
Copies of these determinations are provided on the Ministerial determinations section of this website. Information for landowners who might be directly affected by proposals, including information on important legal rights that some landowners may have in regard to mining on or adjacent to their land is given in Minerals Regulatory Guidelines MG4: Guidelines: landowner rights and access arrangements in relation to mineral exploration and mining in South Australia PDF 5.
In accordance with Section 35B of the Mining Act any person who had made a written submission during the consultation period will be notified of the decision in writing, including the terms and conditions of the lease if it has been granted.
MiningRegRehab sa. Sometimes it may be difficult to see that the comments you have made have been taken into account in the assessment report. This may be due to:. Your comments should relate directly to the mining process on the proposed lease area and not include issues outside the scope of the Mining Act In considering the mining proposal it is recommended that comments focus on the following matters:. About 'outcomes' and 'criteria' An outcome is a statement of the impact on the environment which may be no impact caused by the proposed mining activities.
Outcome statements must be accompanied by measurement criteria which are designed to demonstrate that the outcome has been achieved. The South Australian Government's Mineral Resources Division will regulate the operation using the approved criteria to demonstrate achievement of the outcome. Landowner compensation issues are more appropriately dealt with via a separate part of the M ining Act , and where appropriate by the Warden's Court refer to Minerals Regulatory Guidelines MG4: Guidelines: landowner rights and access arrangements in relation to mineral exploration and mining in South Australia PDF 5.
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Why have public consultation? These are summarised in Regulating mineral exploration and mining in South Australia: Setting the framework for best practice regulation PDF KB Public consultation underpins these principles and approaches. For individual mining proposals it is recognised that: It is essential to engage with people and communities who are directly affected by or have an interest in the proposal.
Communities have a wealth of knowledge about their local environment that may not be available to the proponent or the Mineral Resources Division through formal records. Benefits for both the local community and the proponent may be identified through two-way flow of information between the community and proponents. Legislative requirements For new lease or licence applications Section 35A 1 or 53 2 of the Mining Act requires the Minister for Energy and Mining to publish a notice in a newspaper inviting the public to make written submissions concerning the proposal.
The usual time period for consultation is 4 weeks, but this may be increased for projects which are: of significant public interest, or of large scale and high complexity, or where the consultation coincides with public holiday periods.
The grant of the lease is only the first stage of a two-stage approval process for new mines. Where to get information. This document outlines strategies available to prevent or mitigate the impact of acid mine drainage. Guide to departmental requirements for the management and closure of tailings storage facilities TSFs - August - K b.
This guide has been provided to assist tailings storage facilities TSFs designers and operators with preparing the required reports for managing a TSF. Environmental Application Administration Procedures - K b. Project Management Plans - Prior to commencment of mining operations, an approved project management plan PMP must be in place.
See What is a project management plan? Contacts Mineral Environment Operations Statutory documents. Show all documents.
Environmental Objectives Policy for Mining - March - K b Identifies environmental factors and objectives for decision making under the Mining Act Mining Proposal Guidance - how to prepare in accordance with the Statutory Guidelines - March - K b Supporting guidance information to inform the preparation of Mining Proposals.
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