Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry
The Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry, launched in 2006, supports the sustainable development of the Australian minerals industry. The Program is consistent with the objectives set out in the Vision of Ministerial Council on Mineral and Petroleum Resources (MCMPR), and in the Minerals Council of Australia's Enduring Value, the Australian mining industry framework for sustainable development.
The Program seeks to promote industry self regulation through the pro-active adoption of leading practice principles. Its objectives are is to:
- INFORM – provide credible information of leading practice sustainable development in the Australian mining industry for the purpose of building greater capacity and understanding to those who have an interest in Australia's mining industry including non-government organisations, mining communities, students and international stakeholders;
- INFLUENCE – seeking commitment to leading practice sustainable development principles from high level decision makers in key organisations such as mining companies, government agencies, regulators, industry bodies, and mining contractors and service providers;
- IMPLEMENT – practically implementing leading practice sustainable development practices at the operational level by on-site mine management and consultants, academics and regulators who work at the site level, provide training for those working at site level or regulating the mining industry.
The LPSD Steering Committee, chaired by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism identified 14 themes which address different aspects of on-site mine management. Handbooks for each of these themes were developed.
These handbooks include:
- 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
 | For Further Information & Handbook Orders:
LPSDP Secretariat
Department of Resources, Energy & Tourism
sdmining@ret.gov.au |