MG1 Guidelines for miners: mining approval processes
Information about the statutory and policy context of the two-stage authorisation process for mining in South Australia.
In revision to include provisions under the amended Mining Act
Previous version
MG1 Guidelines for miners: mining approval processes in South Australia (.pdf 663.4kb) |
 MG2 Preparing a mining lease proposal or mining and rehabilitation program (MARP)
Guidelines to assist with the process of preparing the documentation are in preparation.
In revision: Provisions under the amended Mining Act legislate specific content requirements for programs for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR). All existing MARPs will be deemed to be PEPRs.
Previous version (version 4.11 January 2011)
MG2 Preparation of a Mining Lease Proposal or Mining Rehabilitation Program (MARP) in South Australia (.pdf 626.0kb) |
Most new leases granted will have a standard lease condition that requires the leaseholder to provide an annual report on operations carried out on the lease and compliance with the approved mining and rehabilitation program and lease conditions.
The guidelines outline the issues to be addressed, format of reports, content that must be included with guidance on and examples of operational compliance and monitoring reporting.
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revised August 2011
Part 1 provides information about landowner statutory rights and what may be expected in regards to proposed exploration and mining operations on (or near) property.
Part 2 provides information for explorers on the principles of effective engagement and consultation.
The revised MG4 incorporates the relevant content and guidelines from the former MG7 Guidelines for mineral explorers: Landholder liaison in South Australia
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 MG5 Tailings and tailings storage facilities
Describes the desired outcome for tailings and tailings storage facilities (TSF) management, provides a set of principles to be followed in achieving this outcome and an outline of the process that proponents of mining activities are to follow to ensure that environmental, social and economic risks associated with tailings and TSF management have been considered and will be appropriately controlled.
A joint publication of the Mineral Resources Division of DMITRE (formerly part of PIRSA) and the Environment Protection Authority South Australia (EPA).
MG5 Guidelines for miners: tailings and tailings storage facilities in South Australia (.pdf 162.3kb)
Version 1.4, September 2009 |
MG6 Mining and Rehabilitation Program (MARP)
In revision: Provisions under the amended Mining Act legislate specific content requirements for programs for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR). All existing MARPs will be deemed to be PEPRs.
Guidelines to assist with the process of preparing the documentation are in preparation.
Previous version
MG6 Preparation of a Mining and Rehabilitation Program (MARP) (Extractive Mineral Operations) (.pdf 428.7kb) |
MG7
The relevant content and guidelines from the former MG7 Guidelines for mineral explorers: Landholder liaison in South Australia has now been incorporated in the revised MG4
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MG8: Program for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR) for low impact mineral exploration in South Australia
MG8 Guidelines: program for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR) for low impact mineral exploration in South Australia (.pdf) |
MG9 Declaration of environmental factors (DEF)
An approved DEF may be required prior to conducting any on-ground exploration activities and prior to commencing the construction of major support facilities (e.g. camp sites, airstrips, intensive track networs) in areas deemed environmentally sensitive
These guidelines will help with the preparation of a DEF, providing a method of describing the proposal and addressing relevant environmental considerations.
MG9 Guidelines: preparation of a declaration of environmental factors (DEF) for mineral exploration (.pdf 498.0kb)
Version 1.0, December 2011
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MG10 Preparation of an exploration work approval (EWA)
Version 1.0, December 2011
MG10 Guidelines: preparation of an exploration work approval (EWA) for mineral exploration (.pdf)
MG10 Guidelines: preparation of an exploration work approval (EWA) for mineral exploration (.pdf 396.2kb)
MG14 Extractive areas rehabilitation fund: guidelines for operation (.pdf 1.83Mb)
MG16 Guidelines for a native vegetation significant environmental benefit policy for the clearance of native vegetation associated with the minerals and petroleum industry. Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation (.pdf 609.8kb)
MG17 (Draft) Mineral exploration release areas (ERAs): policies and procedures (.pdf 388.4kb) |
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Quick links
MG2
Preparation of a Mining Lease Proposal or Mining Rehabilitation Program (MARP) in South Australia (.pdf 626.0kb)
Note: this is the January 2011 version, currently in revision to include provisions under the amended Mining Act
MG3
Guidelines for miners: preparation of a mining and rehabilitation compliance report (MARCR) in South Australia (.pdf 313.8kb)
MG4
Guidelines: landowner rights and access arrangements in relation to mineral exploration and mining in South Australia (.pdf 1.1Mb)
MG5
Guidelines for miners: tailings and tailings storage facilities in South Australia (.pdf 162.3kb)
MG6 Preparation of a Mining and Rehabilitation Program (MARP) (Extractive Mineral Operations) (.pdf 428.7kb)
MG8 Guidelines: program for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR) for low impact mineral exploration in South Australia (.pdf 263.6kb)
MG9 Guidelines: preparation of a declaration of environmental factors (DEF) for mineral exploration (.pdf 498.0kb)
MG10 Guidelines: preparation of an exploration work approval (EWA) for mineral exploration (.pdf 396.2kb)
MG14 Extractive areas rehabilitation fund: guidelines for operation (.pdf 1.83Mb)
MG16 Guidelines for a native vegetation significant environmental benefit policy for the clearance of native vegetation associated with the minerals and petroleum industry. Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation (.pdf 609.8kb)
MG17 (Draft) Mineral exploration release areas (ERAs): policies and procedures (.pdf 388.4kb) |
