Small scale mining code - Queensland

You will need to comply with this code if you operate a mining project with a relatively low environmental impact and meet the eligibility criteria for an exemption from an environmental authority.

The purpose of this code is to:

• ensure activities are carried out in an environmentally responsible way
• ensure land subject to the activities is managed responsible
• minimise conflicts about land use because of carrying out the activities
• ensure land is rehabilitated, and improvements on the land are restored to an appropriate condition, after the small scale mining activities are carried out.
• impose mandatory conditions on mining claim or exploration permits concerning the conduct of authorised activities on land.