The commitments made in any Notice of Intent (NOI) or Annual Environmental Report (AER) which have subsequently been imposed as conditions on the relevant tenement/s, still apply and if not complied with may put the tenement/s at risk of forfeiture action. Furthermore, relevant sections of the Mining Act 1978 and Mining Regulation 1981 apply.
It is therefore necessary to have in place a care and maintenance plan not only for the plant and equipment on site but also for the management of all environmental aspects of the site during this phase. It is also essential that public safety is considered during the care and maintenance phase.
