Explore Consultancy prepares environmental approvals and management documentation that meet regulatory obligations and align with project needs. Focused on exploration projects, our work also extends to other industries as needed.

Services include:

• Activity Approvals for exploration projects, including Assessable Prospecting Operations (APOs in NSW) and Program for Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation (PEPRs in South Australia).
• Documentation to support APOs, including:
  • Reviews of Environmental Factors (REF)
  • Rehabilitation Management Plans (RMP)
  • Rehabilitation Objectives and Completion Criteria (ROCC)
  • Agricultural Impact Statements (AIS)
  • Rehabilitation Cost Estimates (RCE)
• Coordination and review of specialist inputs (heritage, biodiversity, soil, water, contamination) to support approval or post-approval documentation.
• Review and preparation of Environmental Management Plans (EMP) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Review and preparation of environmental standard work procedures (SWPs).
• Constraints and opportunities analysis to inform project design and planning.

With experience across industry, consulting and regulation, we understand what is required to get your project across the line and remaining compliant with regulatory requirements.