Data as at 14 September 2026 · from the Queensland EP Act public register
EPML00668613 · Minerva Mine
Coal environmental authority EPML00668613 (Minerva Mine), Granted. 44 conditions indexed. Holds PRC plan P-PRCP-100940422.
- Status
- Granted
- Holders
- MINERVA COAL PTY LTD
- Tenures
- ML70145; ML70376
- PRC plan
- P-PRCP-100940422 · effective 2024-05-21
- How it was read
- Numbered conditions
- Register
- Register record · Instrument PDF
Conditions
44 numbered conditions read from the current instrument. Page numbers link into the register PDF.
- A1
Maintenance of measures, plant and equipment The holder of this environmental authority must: a) install all reasonable and practicable measures, plant and equipment necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of this environmental authority b) maintain such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient condition c) operate such measures, plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner d) ensure all instruments and devices used for the measurement or monitoring of any parameter under any condition of this environmental authority are properly calibrated.
- A2
Monitoring Except where specified otherwise in another condition of this environmental authority, all monitoring records or reports required by this environmental authority must be kept for a period of not less than five years.
- A3
Where monitoring is a requirement of this environmental authority, ensure that a competent person(s) conducts all monitoring.
- A4
Storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids Flammable and combustible liquids, including petroleum products, should be stored and handled in accordance with the latest edition of AS1940--The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids. Where no relevant Australian standard exists store such materials within an effective on-site containment system.
- A5
Notification of emergencies and incidents As soon as practicable after becoming aware of any emergency or incident which results in the release of contaminants not in accordance, or reasonably expected to be not in accordance with the conditions of this environmental authority, the administering authority must be notified of the release by telephone, facsimile or email.
- A6
The notification of emergencies or incidents as required by condition A7 must include but not be limited to the following: a) the holder of the environmental authority; b) the location of the emergency or incident; c) the number of the environmental authority; d) the name and telephone number of the designated contact person; e) the time of the release; f) the time the holder of the environmental authority became aware of the release; g) the suspected cause of the release; h) the environmental harm caused, threatened, or suspected to be caused by the release; and i) actions taken to prevent any further release and mitigate any environmental harm caused by the release. Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine
- A7
Within 10 business days following the initial notification of an emergency or incident, or receipt of monitoring results, whichever is the latter, further written advice must be provided to the administering authority, including the following: a) results and interpretation of any samples taken and analysed b) outcomes of actions taken at the time to prevent or minimise unlawful environmental harm c) proposed actions to prevent a recurrence of the emergency or incident. Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine Agency interest: Air Condition Condition number
- B1
Dust nuisance Subject to conditions B2 and B3 the release of dust or particulate matter or both resulting from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- B2
When requested by the administering authority, dust and particulate monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- B3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the following limits are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of condition B1: a) Dust deposition of 120 milligrams per square metre per day, averaged over one (1) month, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.10.1 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of particulates - Deposited matter - Gravimetric method of 1991; and b) A concentration of particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 10 micrometres (-m) (PM10) suspended in the atmosphere of 150 micrograms per cubic metre over a 24 hour averaging time, at a sensitive or commercial place downwind of the operational land, when monitored in accordance with: (i) Particulate matter - Determination of suspended particulate PM10 high-volume sampler with size-selective inlet - Gravimetric method, when monitored in accordance with AS 3580.9.6 Methods for sampling and analysis of ambient air - Determination of suspended particulate matter - PM (sub) 10 high volume sampler with size-selective inlet - Gravimetric method of 1990; or (ii) Any alternative method of sampling PM10, which is permitted, in writing, by the administering authority.
- B4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in condition B3, then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and b) immediately implement dust abatement measures so that emissions of dust from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- B5
Odour nuisance Subject to condition B6, the release of noxious or offensive odour(s) or any other noxious or offensive airborne contaminant(s) resulting from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place.
- B6
When requested by the administering authority, odour monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring. Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine
- B7
If monitoring indicates condition B5 is not being met then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and b) immediately implement odour abatement measures so that emissions of odour from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance. Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine Agency interest: Water Condition Condition number
- D1
Noise nuisance Subject to conditions D2 and D3 noise from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D2
When requested by the administering authority, noise monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D3
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D1 and Table D2 inclusive, are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of condition D1. Monitoring must include: a) LA, max adj, T; b) the level and frequency of occurrence of impulsive or tonal noise; c) atmospheric conditions including wind speed and direction; and d) location, date and time of recording.
- D4
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the limits in Table D1 and Table D2, then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and b) immediately implement noise abatement measures so that emissions of noise from the activity do not result in further environmental nuisance.
- D5
The method of measurement and reporting of noise levels must comply with the latest edition of the administering authority's Noise Measurement Manual. Table D1: Noise limits Noise level dB(A) Monday to Saturday Sundays and public holidays measured as 7am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 7am 9am - 6pm 6pm - 10pm 10pm - 9am Noise measured at a 'Noise sensitive place' b/g+0 b/g+5 LA10, adj, 10 mins b/g+5 b/g+5 b/g+3 b/g+5 b/g+5 LA1, adj, 10 mins b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 b/g+10 Noise measured at a 'Commercial place' b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+15 b/g+15 LA10, adj, 10 mins b/g+10 b/g+10 b/g+5 LA1, adj, 10 mins b/g+15 b/g+15 b/g+10 Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine Table D2: Airblast Overpressure Level Monday to Friday 7 am - 6 pm Sundays and public holidays Location Saturday 7 am - 6 pm Sensitive or commercial place Air blast overpressure level of 120db Air blast overpressure level of 115 db (linear peak.) for nine (9) out of ten (10) (linear peak.) for nine (9) out of ten (10) consecutive blasts initiated and not greater consecutive blasts initiated and not greater than 125 db (linear peak) at any time. than 120 db (linear peak) at any time.
- D6
Vibration nuisance Subject to conditions D7 and D8 vibration from the mining activity must not cause an environmental nuisance, at any sensitive or commercial place.
- D7
When requested by the administering authority, vibration monitoring must be undertaken within a reasonable and practicable timeframe nominated by the administering authority to investigate any complaint (which is neither frivolous nor vexatious nor based on mistaken belief in the opinion of the authorised officer) of environmental nuisance at any sensitive or commercial place, and the results must be notified within fourteen (14) days to the administering authority following completion of monitoring.
- D8
If the environmental authority holder can provide evidence through monitoring that the limits defined in Table D3 are not being exceeded then the holder is not in breach of condition D6. Monitoring must include: a) location of the blast(s) within the mining area (including which bench level); b) atmospheric conditions including temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction; and c) location, date and time of recording.
- D9
If monitoring indicates exceedance of the relevant limits in Table D3, then the environmental authority holder must: a) address the complaint including the use of appropriate dispute resolution if required; and b) immediately implement vibration abatement measures so that vibration from the activity does not result in further environmental nuisance. Table D3: Vibration limits Location Vibration measured Monday to Friday 7 am - 6 pm Saturday 7 am - 6 pm Sundays and public holidays Sensitive or commercial 10mm/s peak particle velocity for nine (9) out of 5mm/s peak particle velocity for nine (9) out of place ten (10) consecutive blasts and not greater than ten (10) consecutive blasts and not greater than 20 mm/s peak particle velocity at any time 10 mm/s peak particle velocity at any time Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine Agency interest: Waste Condition Condition number
- E1
Storage of tyres Scrap tyres stored awaiting disposal or transport for take-back, recycling, or waste-to-energy options must be stored in stable stacks and at least ten (10) metres from any other scrap tyre storage area, or combustible or flammable material, including vegetation.
- E2
All reasonable and practicable fire prevention measures must be implemented, including removal of grass and other materials within a ten (10) metre radius of the scrap tyre storage area.
- E3
Disposal of tyres Where practicable, scrap tyres resulting from the mining activities can be disposed of in underground stopes provided this practice does not cause an unacceptable fire risk or compromise mine safety.
- E4
Disposing of scrap tyres resulting from the mining activities in spoil emplacements is acceptable, provided; a) tyres are placed as deep in the spoil as reasonably practicable; and b) all other stages (options) in the waste hierarchy have been considered
- E5
Scrap tyres resulting from the mining activities disposed within the operational land must not impede saturated aquifers or compromise the stability of the consolidated landform.
- E6
Waste management The implemented Waste Management Plan must: a) include a program for safe recycling or disposal of all wastes - re-using and recycling where possible; b) contain a disposal procedure for hazardous wastes; c) have a staff awareness and induction program that encourages re-use and recycling; and d) be reviewed annually.
- E7
Waste must not be burned or allowed to be burned on the licensed site unless by approval of the administering authority.
- E8
A designated area must be set aside for the segregation of economically viable, recyclable solid and liquid waste.
- E9
Records of trade and regulated wastes or material leaving the mining lease for recycling or disposal, including the final destination and method of treatment, must be in accordance with the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000.
- E10
All putrescible waste must be disposed of in a licensed landfill.
- E11
Disposal in the spoil emplacements, above the elevation of the pre-mining water table and at a depth in excess of two (2) metres, of up to fifty (50) cubic metres / year of general waste resulting from mining activities is acceptable, provided volumes are recorded. Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine Agency interest: Land Condition Condition number
- F1
Topsoil Topsoil resources that are suitable for use in rehabilitation must be identified and salvaged ahead of mining for strategic use in rehabilitation of the mine area.
- F2
Where practicable stripped topsoil must be directly placed on rehabilitation areas. Where direct placement is not practicable, topsoil must be stored in stockpiles less than four (4) meters high and vegetated.
- F3
An inventory of topsoil resources must be maintained. Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine Agency Interest: Rehabilitation Condition Condition Number
- H1
All dams The holder of this environmental authority must ensure that dams are designed, constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with accepted engineering standards.
- H2
Except for dams affected by condition H3, the hazard category of dams must be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced person prior to their construction, and then not less frequently than on an annual basis.
- H3
The hazard category of dams constructed prior to grant of this environmental authority, must be assessed by a suitably qualified and experienced person within six (6) months of environmental authority taking effect, and not less frequently than on an annual basis.
- H4
Where the hazard category of a dam is assessed as significant or high, the holder of the environmental authority must act immediately to ensure: a) the administering authority is advised of the current location and details of that dam; and b) that the dam meets the hydraulic performance required of the assessed hazard category within six (6) months of that assessment.
- H5
The condition of dams must be monitored for early signs of loss of structural or hydraulic integrity, based on the advice of a suitably qualified and experienced person. The methods of monitoring and frequency of monitoring shall be as assessed by that suitably qualified and experienced person, based on the hazard category and particular circumstances of each dam.
- H6
In the event of early signs of loss of structural or hydraulic integrity, the holder of this environmental authority must immediately take action to prevent or minimize any actual or potential environmental harm, and report in writing any findings and actions taken to the administering authority within twenty eight (28) days.
- H7
Regulated dams No regulated dams are authorised under this environmental authority. Permit Environmental authority EPML00668613 Minerva Mine Agency interest: Community Condition Condition number