Minister for Mining and Industry Nicole Manison has approved McArthur River Mining amended Mining Management Plan 2020, enabling the continuation of mining activities and ongoing employment of around 1000 employees and contractors.

The McArthur River Mine (MRM), which has been operating since 1995 is one of the world’s largest zinc resources, and will play a key role in supporting Territory jobs for decades to come. 

The Mining Management Plan 2020 outlines MRMs sustainable ongoing resource development in the Territory in a way which minimises environmental impacts and ensures long-term beneficial land uses after closure.

McArthur River Mining is now authorised to begin activities detailed in the Overburden Management Project (OMP), which includes the 30 recommendations developed by the Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority (NT EPA). 

MRM must also comply with all relevant legislative requirements and conditions of Authorisation, including those relating to the Northern Territory Aboriginal Sacred Sites Act 1989. The Authorisation includes approval of the Mining Management Plan and Independent Monitor’s review of the Adaptive Management Plan (AMP) for the mine. 

For more information or to view the reports visit: www.nt.gov.au/mining-reports

Quotes from Minister for Mining and Industry Nicole Manison: 

“The Territory Labor Government is supporting jobs and protecting the environment through strict regulation for the McArthur River Mine and its future operations.

“Our resources industry is one of the biggest contributors to the NT economy, and our strong future in mining will play a huge role in making the Territory the comeback capital of Australia. 

“The approval of the amended Mining Management Plan 2020, ensures McArthur River Mine can continue to operate in an environmentally safe and responsible manner – while continuing to support thousands of Territory jobs.”

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