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MCA members believe that mining, conducted in consultation with communities of interest, can co-exist with biodiversity conservation. The MCA TSM Biodiversity Conservation Management Protocol sets out expectations for mining companies with respect to conserving biodiversity.
The protocol seeks to confirm that mining facilities have made formal commitments to manage biodiversity at their sites, that action plans for significant biodiversity aspects are implemented, and that biodiversity conservation reporting systems are in place to inform decision-making and to communicate their performance publicly.
Protocol and Checklist
- MCA TSM Biodiversity Conservation Management Protocol – Australia 2022
- MCA TSM Biodiversity Conservation Management Checklist – Australia 2022
Guidance
Useful references to support implementation of this protocol include:
- Good Practice Guidance Document for Mining and Biodiversity, International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
- Cumulative Environmental Impact Assessment Industry Guide, Minerals Council of Australia (MCA)
- Biodiversity Management, Leading Practice Sustainable Development Program for the Mining Industry – Australian Government
- A cross-sector guide for implementing the Mitigation Hierachy, Cross Sector Biodiversity Initiative (CSBI)
