The mining industry and community came together at the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s annual forum on December 6 to review the Dialogue’s activities and plan its future. More than 85 participants, representing a broad range of stakeholders gathered at the Muswellbrook Race Club to hear from multiple experts from research and government presenting on subjectsLearn more 2016 UHMD Annual Forum
New figures released today show the relatively low volume of water from the Hunter River system used by mining operations during 2014 and 2015, only using up to 3 per cent of the total water flowing through the river system in the Upper Hunter. The figures are from the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue (UHMD) waterLearn more First of its kind report shows low volume of Hunter River water used by mining
A trial of grazing beef cattle on rehabilitated mining land is showing encouraging results which point to a sustainable use of mined lands as commercially- productive pasture after mining has ended. Halfway through the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Grazing Study, cattle grazed on rehabilitated pastures have been sent to market and tested; the cattle out-Learn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Grazing Study Update
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue assessed water use by the mining industry in the Upper Hunter in 2014 and 2015. Using a common accounting framework, mining companies have reported their water inflows and outflows from operations. This has helped them to manage their water use and embark on water saving and reuse opportunities. Please clickLearn more UHMD 2014 and 2015 Water Usage Results Released
