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AUCTUS RESOURCES

Environment

WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 3

1.1. Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 Legal Obligations ................................................................................................................................ 3

2. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................... 3

3. RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................ 6

4. WASTE MANAGEMENT .................................................................... 7

4.1 Waste Generating Activities ............................................................................................................. 7

4.2 Waste Management Control Strategies .......................................................................................... 11

4.3 Waste Segregation and Storage ...................................................................................................... 11

4.4 Waste Transport .............................................................................................................................. 11

4.5 Waste Management Monitoring and Reporting ............................................................................ 12

4.6 Waste Contamination and Spill Response ...................................................................................... 12

4.7 Waste Management Audit and Review .......................................................................................... 12

4.8 Waste Management Induction and Training .................................................................................. 12

5. WASTE MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS ............................................. 12

6. REVIEW ......................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX A: WASTE STREAM MANAGEMENT .................................... 15






1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Purpose

The purpose of this plan is to outline the Waste Management Program for Auctus Resources activities at

their Mungana, King Vol and Chillagoe Camp (Village) operations.

Both this plan and any associated documents encompass the complete Waste Management Program for

Auctus Resources.

1.2 Scope

This plan applies to all Auctus Resources employees and contractors for its:

• Mungana and King Vol mining operations (ML’s 4910, 4911, 4921. 4928, 4977, 5176, 5319, 20640 and

20658) under EA EMPL00562913;

• Chillagoe Camp operations, licensed under Environmental Authority EPPR00511313 (Development

Authority IDPE00681307); and,

• All associated, on-site activities with these operations.

The Waste Management Program applies to all waste management for the above Auctus Resources’ sites

for waste that is deemed to be Non-Mineral Waste as per the Environmental Authority (EA).

1.3 Legal Obligations

This plan and the Auctus Resources Environmental Management System(EMS) has been created to be

compliant with:

• ISO14001:2015;

• Environmental Authority EMPL00562913 (particularly Schedule E); and,

• Environmental Protection Act 1994.

For more detail on the specific environmental legislation, license and permit obligations please see the

Environmental Legal and Obligations Register, specifically those with ‘Waste’ listed under the

Environmental Aspect Category.

2. DEFINITIONS

Abrasive Blasting

Waste

Is the residual material (paint, fines, contaminated liquids etc.) following

abrasive blasting process, including abrasive blast cleaning.

Abrasive blasting is the operation of forcibly propelling a stream of abrasive

material against a surface under high pressure to smooth a rough surface,

roughen a smooth surface, shape a surface, or remove surface contaminants.






Annual Return Annual reporting required under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 for

Environmental Authorities in association with annual fees.

Auctus Minerals Auctus Minerals Pty. Ltd. The parent company of Auctus Resources.

Auctus Resources Auctus Resources Pty. Ltd. The wholly owned subsidiary of Auctus Minerals that

runs and operates the Mungana and King Vol mines. Plus, the Chillagoe Camp.

EA Environmental Authority

Effluent Treated waste water released from Sewage Treatment Plants.

EHP (Department of) Environment and Heritage Protection

EMS Environmental Management System.

Chemical Waste

Means waste generated from the use of chemicals in medical, dental,

veterinary and laboratory procedures, including, for example, mercury, formalin

and glutaraldehyde.

Clinical Waste

Means waste that has the potential to cause disease, including, for example the

following:

• Animal waste;

• Discarded sharps;

• Human tissue waste; and,

• Laboratory waste.

Domestic Waste

Means waste, other than domestic clean-up waste, green waste, recyclable

waste, interceptor waste or waste released to a sewer, produced as a result of

the ordinary occupation of domestic premises.

ISO 14001:2015 ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System.

Landfill Means land used as a waste disposal site for lawfully putting solid waste on the

land.

ML Mining Lease

General Waste Means waste other than regulated waste.

Green Waste

Means grass cuttings, trees, bushes, shrubs, lopping’s of trees, bushes or

shrubs, or similar matter produced as a result of the ordinary use or occupation

of premises.

Hazardous Waste

Means a substance, whether liquid, solid or gaseous that, if improperly treated,

stored, disposed of or otherwise managed, is likely to cause environmental

harm.






NGERs

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, as required by the

National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007. A national framework for

reporting and disseminating company information on greenhouse gas

emissions, energy production, energy consumption and other information as

specified under the legislation.

NPI

National Pollution Inventory is a reporting framework for companies to report

information of emissions and transfer of substances. This is in accordance with

the National Environment Protection (National Pollutant Inventory) Measure

and supported by relevant state legislation.

Regulated Waste

Means non-domestic waste mentioned in Schedule 7 of the Environmental

Protection Regulation 2008 (whether or not it has been treated or immobilised),

and includes:

• For an element – any chemical compound containing the element; and,

• Anything that has contained the waste.

Recyclable Waste

For a local government’s area, means clean and inoffensive waste that is

declared by the local government to be recyclable waste for the area. It often

includes such things as glass bottles, newspaper, cardboard, steel and

aluminium cans and green waste.

Sewage Waste matter that is dirty water from homes and factories, including faeces and

wastes from bathroom and kitchen areas.

Waste Code For trackable waste, means the code for the waste stated in Schedule 2E of the

Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.

Waste Facility Means a facility for the recycling, reprocessing, treatment, storage,

incineration, conversion to energy or disposal of waste.

Waste Handler Means a generator, transporter or receive of trackable waste.

Waste Transporter A person or company qualified and licensed to transport regulated and

hazardous waste under the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008.

Waste Management

Hierarchy

Has the meaning given by the Environmental Protection (Waste Management)

Policy 2000.






3. RESPONSIBILITIES

Role Responsibilities

All Staff

Support the implementation of the Waste Management Plan and

all associated documents.

Complete required actions as directed by Waste Management Plan

and associated documents.

Environmental Approvals

Manager

Sponsor and champion the implementation of the Waste

Management Plan and associated documents. Ensuring that the

requirements of these plans are complied with for Auctus

Resources’ activities.

Provide expert technical advice and support for the implementation

and application of the Waste Management Plan.

Lead the audit and review of the correct application of the Waste

Management Plan for environmental aspects of site activities.

Environmental Advisor and

Environmental Technician

Complete required actions as directed by the Waste Management

Plan and associated documents.

Actively support the implementation and application and use of the

Waste Management Plan and associated documents.

Provide expert technical advice and support for the implantation

and application of the Waste Management Plan.

Actively participate and undertake audit and review of the correct

application of the Waste Management Plan.

Management Staff

(Including:

Manging Director, Operations

General Manager, Construction

Manager,

Geology Manager,

Mine Project Manager,

Process Plant Supervisor,

Project Manager

Warehouse Superintendent)

Actively support and ensure the implementation of the Waste

Management Plan for activities under their supervision and

management.

Take ownership and appropriately manage any tasks and/or

requirements for their activities, or activities under their

supervision/management, as mandated by the Waste Management

Plan and associated documents.

Actively participate in any audits and/or inspections into the

application of the Waste Management Plan and associated

documents under their supervision and management.






4. WASTE MANAGEMENT

Auctus Resources are committed to managing waste from their activities in accordance with their

legislative and licence requirements and the Waste Management Hierarchy (reduce (avoidance), reuse,

recycle, energy recovery and disposal). The waste management program is outlined in the following

sections.

4.1 Waste Generating Activities

The different types of wastes generated on site are outlined in the below table.






Table 1: Waste Types Generated

Type of Waste Waste Classification Generating Areas Generating Activities

Aerosol Cans (uncontaminated (i.e. didn’t contain

hydrocarbon based product))

General Crib Huts, Camps, Offices, Site Laboratory,

Warehouse/Stores, Workshop Cleaning, Laboratory Operations, Vehicle and

Machinery Operations and Servicing,

Air Filters (uncontaminated (i.e. hydrocarbons))

General Camp, Process Plant, Mining Operations,

Workshop Vehicle and Machinery Operations and

Servicing

Aluminium Cans, Cardboard, Glass Bottles, Paper, Plastic Bottles

Recyclable/General Waste

Camp, Crib Huts, Office, Process Plant, Warehouse/Stores, Workshop

Office operations, Materials and Equipment Packaging, Food Facilities

Asbestos Regulated Waste Process Plant, Site Laboratory Process Plant Maintenance, Laboratory

Operations

Batteries (used in small electronic devices)

General Waste Camp, Crib Huts, Mining Operations,

Process Plant, Warehouse/Stores, Workshop

Operation of electronic devices

Batteries (Lead-Acid Batteries)

Regulated Waste Camp, Mining Operations, Process Plant,

Warehouse/Stores, Workshop Vehicle and Machinery Operations and

Servicing

Chemicals/ Chemical Contaminated Materials

(acids and acid solutions, alkali and alkaline solutions, chemical solutions)

Hazardous Waste/ Regulated Waste

Camp, Offices, Site Laboratory, Process Plant

Laboratory Operations, Cleaning activities, Processing

Computers (including computer accessories (i.e.

keyboards, mouse)

General Waste Camp, Offices, Warehouse/ Stores Operation of offices and administration areas

Contaminated Soil (hydrocarbon) Recyclable Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant, Site

Laboratory, Warehouse/ Stores, Workshop

Generator Operation, Refuelling Activities, Vehicle and Machinery Operations and

Servicing,

Conveyor belt General Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant Process Plant and Mining Operations/Maintenance

Effluent (Sewage) Sludge Regulated Waste Offices, Crib Huts, Camps Operation of onsite Sewage Treatment Plants

Explosives Packaging Hazardous Waste Mining Operations Blasting Activities

Grease Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant,


Servicing







Grease Trap Waste Regulated Waste Camp Food Preparation/ Kitchen Operations

Heavy Vehicle Tyres Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Warehouse/Stores,


Servicing

Hydraulic Hoses Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant,


Servicing

Light Bulb Regulated Waste Camps, Crib Huts, Offices, Site Laboratory,

Mining Operations, Process Plant, Warehouse/Stores, Workshop

Lighting for operation of the area.

Light Vehicle Tyres Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Warehouse/Stores,


Servicing

Mobile Phones General Waste Camp, Offices, Warehouse Operation of offices and administration areas

Oil Filters Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Warehouse/Stores,


Servicing

Oily Rags Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Warehouse/Stores,


Servicing

Oily Water Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant,


Servicing

Oily/ Grease Sludges Regulated Waste Workshop Vehicle and Machinery Operations and

Servicing/ Vehicle Wash-downs

Pesticides Regulated Waste Camp, Mining Operations Pest Plat Management Activities

Poly Pipe (uncontaminated (i.e. hydrocarbons, tailings))

General Waste Process Plant, Mining Operations Mining Operations, Process Plant Operation,

Site Water Management

Rubber Wastes (i.e. conveyor rollers, etc.)

General Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant Process Plant and Mining Operations/Maintenance

Scrap Steel Recyclable/ General

Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant,

Warehouse/Stores, Workshop

Process Plant and Mining Operations/Maintenance, Vehicles and

Machinery Operations and Servicing

Used Oil/ Grease Containers Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant,

Warehouse/Stores, Workshop

Process Plant and Mining Operations/Maintenance, Vehicles and

Machinery Operations and Servicing







Used Spill Response Items Regulated Waste Camps, Crib Huts, Offices, Site Laboratory,

Mining Operations, Process Plant, Warehouse/Stores, Workshop

Cleaning, Process Plant and Mining Operations/Maintenance, Site Laboratory

Operations, Vehicles and Machinery Operations and Servicing

Vegetable Oils (Cooking Oils) Regulated Waste Camp Food Preparation/ Kitchen Operations

Waste Oil Regulated Waste Mining Operations, Process Plant,


Servicing

Waste Timber Recyclable Mining Operations, Process Plant,

Warehouse/Stores, Workshop Materials and equipment, packaging

Whitegoods General Waste Camp, Crib Huts, Offices, Warehouse Operation of accommodation, lunch rooms

offices and administration areas

Wooden Pallets Recyclable Mining Operations, Process Plant,

Warehouse/Stores, Workshop Materials and equipment, packaging






4.2 Waste Management Control Strategies

Waste generated via Auctus Resources’ activities will be managed in accordance with legal, license and

permit obligations. Waste will be managed in accordance with the relevant procedure as outlined in the

Waste Management Documents section.

A summary of how the different waste streams will be managed is provided in Appendix A. This includes

summary of anticipated volumes of the different waste. This will be reconciled over time with actual

volumes generated from site as captured within the Waste Register.

Further detail on strategies and procedures for waste reduction and management in accordance with the

waste hierarchy are in included in the procedures specific for managing that type of waste. Where waste

reduction strategies are identified, and adopted, they will be captured in the Environmental Objectives and

Targets Register.

4.3 Waste Segregation and Storage

All waste on site will be segregated into the different types of waste (i.e. general, regulated, recyclable and

green(where practicable)), with further segregation within each waste streams into the type of waste. This

will follow the waste contractor’s guidelines, as required. All waste storage containers will be appropriately

labelled to identify the type of waste contained/ to be stored within.

Waste will be stored in appropriately designed containers (in accordance with Australian Standards, where

relevant). Generally, chemical, regulated and hazardous wastes will be stored within/on bunded areas, or in

self-bunded storages, especially where the waste is a liquid. These bunded areas will be in accordance with

the appropriate Australian Standard, where relevant.

Waste storage areas will be centralized points at the offices, process plant, workshop and warehouse for

the wastes generated from these areas. Regulated wastes shall be collected to a centralized point at the

former Heap Leach Laydown area prior to transport off site.

Further detail on the waste segregation and storage is contained within the relevant associated procedure

as described in the Waste Management Documents section.

4.4 Waste Transport

General waste, recyclables and green waste will be collected and transported off site to a suitable

collection centre.






Regulated, Chemical and Hazardous Waste will be collected and transported off site by a Waste

Transporter as qualified and licensed under the Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 for these

activities.

4.5 Waste Management Monitoring and Reporting

Waste generated on site will be tracked as per the waste register (see Waste Management Documents

section for further detail). Additionally, any incidents or spills associated with waste management will be

documented within the Auctus Incident Responses Processes.

Reporting of waste generation and management will occur as per legislative, license and permit

requirements. Key reporting may include, National Pollution Inventory (NPI), National Greenhouse and

Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) and Annual Returns, as triggered.

4.6 Waste Contamination and Spill Response

Where an incident occurs in relation to a release, spill, contamination or potential pollution from waste

items on site it will be managed in accordance with the Hazardous Substances and Hydrocarbons

Management documents and the Environmental Emergency and Incident Plan documents. Refer to these

documents for further detail.

4.7 Waste Management Audit and Review

The waste management program will be audited in accordance with Environmental Compliance Plan. The

audit and inspection process, scheduling of audits/inspections, plus management and tracking of action

items, is outlined within this document.

Any waste management program improvement projects will be captured and tracked within the

Environmental Objectives and Targets Register.

4.8 Waste Management Induction and Training

Induction and training for Auctus Resources’ expectations and requirements for waste management is

outlined within the Environmental Training and Awareness Plan. Key requirements are outlined to all

personnel in the Site Induction process and then ongoing via the Environmental Awareness Packages.

5. WASTE MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS

To ensure that the objectives of the Waste Management Program are achieved there are multiple

documents within the framework that manage the activities and requirements associated with waste

management for Auctus Resources activities. The structure of this framework is outlined below in Figure 1.

A brief description of these documents is provided in Table 2. For specific detail the relevant document

should be referred to.






Figure 1: Waste Management Documents

Table 2: Waste Management Documents Scope

Document Title Scope

Chillagoe Camp (Village) Occupancy Rules

Specifies Auctus Resources’ expectations and rules for personnel who reside at the Chillagoe Camp (Village). Includes information on expectations in relation to waste management and spill response.

Waste Management Procedure On the ground procedure for general day to day management of waste.

Waste Management and Disposal Procedure

Procedure to outline waste management guidelines and expectations for site personnel at the Mungana and King Vol operations. Provides a quick reference guide to ensure correct waste management by personnel.

Waste Register Register to track the different waste created, stored and disposed of from Auctus Resources’ activities as covered under the scope of this document.

Effluent Management Plan Outlines the strategy and approach for the management of effluent for Auctus Resources activities under the scope of this document.

Treated Sewage Effluent Monitoring Procedure

Procedure outlines the requirements for sewage and effluent monitoring as per the requirements of the EA. Includes information on when and how it is to be completed, required analysis plus licence limits.






6. REVIEW

This document will be reviewed and updated in accordance with:

• Auctus Resources Document Management System; or,

• As any relevant licences, legislation, permits and approvals are amended, updated or obtained; or,

• As any relevant standards are amended or updated; or,

• Reviewed annually as required by condition (A5) of EA EMPL00562913

7. REFERENCES

Document Number Document Title or Information Source Location

TBC Auctus Resources Document Management Plan TBC

TBC Chillagoe Camp (Village) Occupancy Rules TBC

TBC Effluent Management Plan TBC

TBC Treated Sewage Effluent Monitoring Procedure TBC

TBC Environmental Authority EMPL00562913 TBC

TBC Environmental Compliance Plan TBC

TBC Environmental Objectives and Targets Register TBC

TBC Environmental Training and Awareness Plan TBC

TBC IS14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems TBC

TBC Waste Management Procedure TBC






APPENDIX A: WASTE STREAM MANAGEMENT

Type of Waste Waste Classification Anticipated

Annual Volumes

Waste Management Strategy

Primary Secondary

Aerosol Cans (uncontaminated (i.e. didn’t contain

hydrocarbon based product)). General







Annual Volumes


Primary Secondary

Conveyor belt General Waste







Annual Volumes


Primary Secondary

Oily Water Regulated Waste







Annual Volumes


Primary Secondary

Wooden Pallets Recyclable