The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) has launched a ‘toolkit’ to support NSW mineral explorers and landholders negotiate access for exploration.
AMEC’s Chief Executive Officer, Warren Pearce, said the AMEC NSW Land Access Toolkit for Exploration supports the critical first steps for the minerals industry in community consultation.
“With the many land users and activities in NSW, it is important for mineral explorers to prioritise effective and regular community engagement with landholders,” he said.
The Toolkit includes a practical guide for industry, a streamlined template access agreement as well as accompanying fact sheets and video that explains exploration for the wider community.
The Toolkit was initiated and developed by AMEC in response to a call from the minerals industry for clear, up to date documentation.
It was launched at the AMEC NSW Breaking Ground 2021 Seminar on Tuesday alongside the opportunity for members and industry to hear the priorities of the Government for the coming year.
“Most exploration is short term and low impact, and these documents help to explain the methods to landholders to assist them when negotiating access arrangements,” Mr Pearce said.
“The launch of the Toolkit reinforces the importance the minerals industry places on land access and AMEC’s investment in this important process.”
A copy of the AMEC NSW Land Access Toolkit for Exploration is available here.