Environmental Management Plans

Large mining operations are often required to comply with corporate environmental standards in addition to legislative requirements and site-specific approvals. Implementing these standards across multiple operations requires more than updating existing documentation—it requires a thorough understanding of operational activities, environmental risks, existing management systems and the practical application of environmental controls across diverse sites. Dynamic Environmental Services was engaged by Glencore Queensland Metals to align multiple mining operations with Glencore's Biodiversity and Land Stewardship Environment Standard. The project extended across Mount Isa Mines, George Fisher Mine, Lady Loretta Mine and Townsville Queensland Metals operations (refinery and port), helping to provide a consistent framework for managing biodiversity and land stewardship while recognising the unique environmental values and operational risks of each site. The project commenced with a comprehensive review of existing environmental documentation, baseline studies and management systems. Gap analyses were undertaken to assess compliance with the corporate Environment Standard and identify opportunities to strengthen environmental management across the operations. Existing biodiversity information, management plans and monitoring programs were critically reviewed to determine where additional management measures, monitoring or documentation were required. Our team then facilitated biodiversity and land stewardship risk assessments, working closely with operational personnel and environmental teams to identify site-specific environmental values, key biodiversity risks, potential impacts and existing management controls. This collaborative approach ensured the final management framework reflected both environmental objectives and the practical realities of operating large, complex mining sites. Our Services included: Biodiversity and Land Stewardship Gap Analyses Biodiversity and Land Stewardship Risk Assessments Biodiversity Management Plan development Land Stewardship Management Plan development Biodiversity mapping and spatial management documentation Conservation significant flora and fauna management guidance Species fact sheets for environmental awareness and implementation Review of baseline environmental information Environmental management system improvements Stakeholder workshops and technical facilitation Recommendations for continual improvement and future management initiatives Rather than producing standalone management plans, Dynamic Environmental Services developed an integrated environmental management framework that connected biodiversity values, environmental risks, monitoring requirements and management controls into practical documents that could be implemented across multiple operations. Responsibilities, management actions and monitoring requirements were clearly defined, creating consistency while allowing flexibility for site-specific operational requirements. A significant component of the project involved developing practical guidance for conservation significant species known or likely to occur across the operations. Species profiles were prepared describing habitat requirements, threats, management controls and monitoring requirements, providing site personnel with practical information to support day-to-day environmental decision making and improve biodiversity awareness across the business. The completed management framework provided Glencore Queensland Metals with a structured approach to biodiversity and land stewardship that aligned corporate environmental expectations with practical site implementation. By integrating gap analyses, risk assessments, management planning and species guidance into a single framework, Dynamic Environmental Services helped establish a consistent approach to environmental management while supporting continual improvement across multiple mining operations. Outcomes Comprehensive gap analyses against Glencore's corporate Environment Standard Biodiversity and Land Stewardship Risk Assessments completed Site-specific Biodiversity and Land Stewardship Management Plans developed Conservation significant species guidance developed for site personnel Practical environmental management framework supporting continual improvement across multiple operations

With hydrogen a new and emerging industry, associated development applications are being closely analysed. Our client’s development approval application had been denied due to an insufficient Environmental Management Plan. As an emerging technology, there are limited real world examples to lean on, so we worked closely with our client to understand their vision of an integrated solar, battery, air water generation and hydrogen project. Of particular importance to the Council was fire and explosion mitigation, and we drew on our complementary safety expertise to appropriately address this aspect. We prepared an Environmental Management Plan for resubmission to council, working closely with our client and their legal team to deliver a document which was accepted, unqueried, by the Council. Through this process, we also identified opportunities for improvement in their existing Environmental Authority and suggested amendments to improve compliance achievability once the site is operation. This is the second disputed development approval application we have successfully assisted. Previously, a client’s application for a brewery had been disputed by the council. We prepared a thorough assessment against relevant planning legislation for also, an undisputed approval. This project was located proximal to a high-risk flood zone and residential areas, which required careful consideration and justification. Both projects were supported by our in-house draftsperson (Surveyor & Civil Engineer) who produced supporting mapping.