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Sustainable practice in mine sites

The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has produced 15 handbooks on sustainable practice in the mining industry.

Handbooks cover the following subjects:

  • A guide to leading practice sustainable development in mining
  • Airborne contaminants, noise and vibration
  • Biodiversity management
  • Community engagement and development
  • Cyanide management
  • Evaluating performance: monitoring and auditing
  • Hazardous materials management
  • Managing acid and metalliferous drainage
  • Mine closure and completion
  • Mine rehabilitation
  • Risk management
  • Stewardship
  • Tailings management
  • Water management
  • Working with indigenous communities.

To get copies of the handbooks, go to the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science website.