Guidelines for Mineral Exploration and Production
From Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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From Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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Mineral Exploration and Production must be undertaken in accordance with best practice and respect the environment. The Geoscience Regulation Office (GSRO) has provided a guidance document to give our stakeholders an overview of how to interact with the GSRO with regard to key regulatory processes.
The publications listed provide information through guidelines on how exploration should be carried out.
Guidelines for Completion of Environmental Screening Forms for Mineral Exploration Activities
Exploration Drilling - Guidance on Discharge to Surface and Groundwater
Published 2 August 2019.
Exploration Drilling - Addendum 1 - Guidance on Discharge to Surface and Groundwater
Guidance for Good Environmental Practice in Mineral Exploration
Published 2 August 2019.
Environmental Guidelines for Airborne Surveys
Published 1 March 2012.
Seismic Data Acquisition, Reporting and Submission: Mineral Exploration Guidance Document