Environmental management for mine sites

Regulation of mining activities - under review

Environmental regulation of mining activities in the Northern Territory has changed.

From 1 July 2024, activities will be regulated under the Environment Protection Act 2019.

Transitional arrangements apply for activities that were authorised under the Mining Management Act 2001.

This page is being updated to reflect the new regulatory framework.

Environmental management is crucial for the sustainability and responsible operation of mining sites.

The below provides guidelines and resources to assist operators achieve this.

To find out how to prevent the infestation and spread of weeds, read weed management.

To find out the rules and regulations for land clearing activities, read the clearing guidelines.

To close or rehabilitate a mine, read mine closure and decommissioning.

Below are guides to collect and treat groundwater and surface water samples

For information on what you must include in a rehabilitation report for an application for certificate of closure, read the guide.