Guidelines and codes of practice
Resources Victoria publishes policies, guidelines and codes of practice to help industry meet its legislative responsibilities. These documents also outline how Resources Victoria applies its legislation, ensuring transparency and consistent decision-making.
Recent guidelines and codes of practice
- Competing exploration licence applications
- Principles for community engagement
- Ministerial Guidelines for Description of a Mineral Resource and the Preparation of a Mineralisation Report
All guidelines and codes of practice
Work Plan Guideline for a Mining Licence
Declared Mines and Quarries Guideline for Preparation of Six Monthly and Annual Reports
Imported Materials Management Guideline
Code of Practice for Low Risk Mines
Management of Tailings Storage Facilities
Management of Small Tailings Storage Facilities
Guidelines for the assessment of geotechnical risks in open pit mines
Code of Practice Small Quarries
Extractive industry work plan guideline
Geotechnical guideline for the extractives industry
Better Approvals for Regulators (BAR) - guidelines including initial site meetings, work plan pre-submission checklist and geotechnical engagement sessions
Over-extraction frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Abandonment of mineral drill holes
Exploration and rehabilitation of mineral exploration sites
Preparation of Rehabilitation Plans: Guideline for Extractive Industry Projects – from 1 July 2021
Rehabilitation and environmental aspects of mining and extractive work plans
Inactive Earth Resources Sites Policy
Establishment and Management of Rehabilitation Bonds for the Mining and Extractives Industries
Page last updated: 29 Jan 2026