The Minerals Council of Australia has created a Code for Environmental Management that addresses the environmental performance and public accountability of signatories.Reasons suggested for the Council's proactive approach to developing the Code include:

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The given reasons suggest that the Minerals Council of Australia's proactive approach to developing the Code for Environmental Management was a means of preventing or delaying the imposition of mandatory requirements by governmental bodies, while also maintaining the perceived legitimacy of the industry in the face of public concerns over its environmental performance. Therefore, choice D is the best answer. Choice A is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that the Council created the Code to raise fees. Choice B is not entirely accurate as the Code's development does not necessarily prevent or delay the imposition of mandatory requirements. Choice C is partially correct but does not encompass the entire reasoning behind the Code's development. Choice E is incorrect as not all the given answers are valid.

The Minerals Council of Australia Has Created a Code for Environmental