Exploration programs for environment protection and rehabilitation (EPEPR)

All mining operations are regulated through approved programs. Exploration licences (EL), mineral claims (MC) and retention leases (RL) must be operated in accordance with an approved program for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR).

EPEPRs must be prepared in accordance with the relevant terms of reference:

• Terms of Reference 013 – Mineral exploration PEPRs

Further information on PEPRs can be found on the Regulatory guidelines page of this website.

A list of exploration PEPRs approved in the last 12 months can be found in the table below.

Previously approved EPEPRs can be accessed via the following:

• Georeference section of the South Australian Resources Information Gateway (SARIG)
• South Australia Mining Register