The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue brings together community, mining, business, and government to address the cumulative impacts of mining in the region.

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Why the Dialogue exists

Mining has shaped the Upper Hunter for generations and continues to make an important contribution to the region. At the same time, mining activity can create complex environmental, economic, and social impacts that affect local communities over time.

The Dialogue brings together local miners, community and business leaders, environment groups, residents, regulators and other industries to better understand and address these challenges together.

The Dialogue exists to help stakeholders better understand the impacts of mining, share information, and work together on practical responses that support a healthy environment, strong communities, and a positive long-term future for the region.

How we work

The Dialogue is built on collaboration, respectful discussion, and a shared commitment to improving outcomes for the region.

Community input, stakeholder engagement, and technical information all help shape the Dialogue’s priorities, with projects and activities designed to respond to local concerns in a practical and constructive way.

Our aim

Our aim is to support informed discussion, build trust through reliable information, and help create a better Upper Hunter for everyone who lives and works here.

By bringing people together across community, industry, and government, the Dialogue aims to be a trusted source of factual information about the cumulative impacts of mining in the region, and to enable a respectful platform for conversations about mining to occur.