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Mining Dialogue’s Steering Committee meets with Hunter-based MLC Emily Suvaal

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee (JSAC) was joined by Cessnock-based Labor MLC Emily Suvaal MLC this week, for a briefing on the Dialogue’s key projects and initiatives. Ms Suvaal also briefed the Committee on recent NSW Government initiatives relevant to our sector. JASC members had an in depth and constructive discussionLearn more Mining Dialogue’s Steering Committee meets with Hunter-based MLC Emily Suvaal

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Joint Working Groups meet

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Environment Working Group and Joint Social and Economic Development Working Group met this week. Both working groups received a joint presentation from ServeGate and Umwelt on a process to leave positive post-mining economic and social legacies for First Nations and wider communities. The Joint Economic and Social Development WorkingLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Joint Working Groups meet

2024 Community Forum

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue held the 2024 Community Forum in Singleton on 29 October 2024. The Forum was a valuable opportunity for more than 140 community and wider stakeholders to come together, hear updates on key Dialogue projects and have their say on issues impacting the Upper Hunter region. Many of the themes at theLearn more 2024 Community Forum

2023 Christmas in the Classroom Winners Revealed

The Dialogue recently announced the winners of their 2023 Christmas in the Classroom competition. The competition was offered to all schools who participated in the Dialogue’s 2023 School Mine Tours Program. 8 primary and secondary schools across the Upper Hunter took up the opportunity and received a $150 ‘buy local’ gift card to help decorateLearn more 2023 Christmas in the Classroom Winners Revealed

Joint Advisory Steering Committee Update

The Joint Advisory Steering Committee (JASC) farewelled the Chair, Sarah Withell at their meeting on November 15 and welcomed the incoming Chair, John Watson. Sarah has been a member of the Joint Advisory Steering Committee since it was established in 2015 and has been the Chair since 2019. Sarah has played a key role inLearn more Joint Advisory Steering Committee Update

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue releases 2022 Rehabilitation Progress Results

This week, the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue published its latest report on rehabilitation progress with the 2022 results demonstrating a continued focus by industry on progressively rehabilitating mining land across the region. The Dialogue’s Rehabilitation Principles and Commitments project commenced in 2012, and has seen industry commit to a set of common rehabilitation principles that has improved the transparency of rehabilitation progress of UpperLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue releases 2022 Rehabilitation Progress Results

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue releases 2022 Water Use Results

This week, the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue published its latest report on water use by mining companies across the Upper Hunter with the 2022 results highlighting the significantly wetter than average conditions experienced over the last few years. The latest report from the Water Accounting Framework project which commenced in 2014, shows that industry used justLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue releases 2022 Water Use Results

Dialogue Pasture Restoration Field Day summary published in ‘The Land’ newspaper

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s recent Pasture Restoration Field Day was recognised recently with an article published in ‘The Land’ on Thursday 16 November by respected agronomist and journalist Bob Freebairn. Bob Freebairn participated in the Dialogue’s Pasture Restoration Field Day held on Wednesday 11 October 2023, which brought together agronomists, government, industry and communityLearn more Dialogue Pasture Restoration Field Day summary published in ‘The Land’ newspaper

Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Steering Committee and Working Groups meet

The Upper Hunter Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee (JASC) and various Working Groups met this week for the final round of 2023 meetings. It was a special JASC meeting as we farewelled the Dialogue’s Chair, Sarah Withell, who is stepping down after nearly 5 years. As the longest serving Chair of the Dialogue, Sarah wasLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Steering Committee and Working Groups meet