Rio Tinto - Significant Species Management Plan

The purpose of this Significant Species Management Plan is to identify potential impacts of mine development and operation on the Black-footed Tree-rat, and provide management measures to be implemented prior to, during and after mining to avoid and/or mitigate impacts to the species within the Gove mining lease.

This SSMP will act as a tool to assist Rio Tinto Gove Operations personnel and contractors in determining the extent of compliance required by them with regards to the regulations and guidelines applicable to the conservation of this species. Such SSMP’s are a valuable tool for minimising environmental impacts of mining activities and other large-scale projects.