The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue has released the 2025 Air Quality Update, the latest report in the air quality data analysis project for the region. The Update is prepared by Zephyr Environmental, an independent air quality specialist, and provides analysis and reporting on key aspects of air quality across the Upper Hunter. It draws onLearn more 2025 Air Quality Update
The Dialogue has undertaken a review of changes in particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in the Upper Hunter region, following questions raised at the 2024 Community Forum about the recency of the NSW EPA’s 2012 Upper Hunter Fine Particle Characterisation Study. This review considers: Overall, the findings indicate there has been little change in PM2.5 concentrationsLearn more UHMD Review of Changes in Particulate Matter Concentration Since 2012
If you would like to be notified of upcoming webinars, or to present please contact info@miningdialogue.com.au Webinars Learning from other regional transitions 3 March 2026 Mine Land Rehabilitation in NSW: Regulatory framework and in practice 1 October 2025 Air Quality Reporting and the 2024 Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Air Quality Report 10 April 2025
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue has released the 2024 Air Quality Update, the latest report in the air quality data analysis project for the region. The Update analyses and reports on key aspects of air quality across the Upper Hunter collecting data from 14 NSW Government Air Quality Monitoring Stations. Concentrations of PM10 (coarse inhalableLearn more 2024 Air Quality Update
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue has released their 2023 Air Quality Update. The Update analyses and reports on key aspects of air quality across the Upper Hunter region, includingconcentrations of particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) for the 2023 calendar year, as well as examining the relationship between particulate matter and other factors such as rainfallLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue releases 2023 Air Quality Update
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue continues to analyse Upper Hunter Air Quality Monitoring Network (UHAQMN) data, with a new 2021/22 update publicly released following an initial report in 2020. To address concerns from some community representatives about a perceived worsening of air quality in the Upper Hunter region, the Dialogue developed an analysis project toLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue publishes latest air quality analysis update
Upper Hunter residents, mining companies and government representatives have joined forces over the last two days to discuss practical ways of understanding, monitoring and managing air quality. The two community sessions at Muswellbrook and Singleton are an initiative of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue, which brings together the regions coal producers, community groups and localLearn more Community, government and mining join forces on air quality
A three month trial of a weather forecasting system to help reduce dust emissions from Upper Hunter mine sites has begun, delivering on a project idea developed with participants of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue. “While mines currently use weather forecasts to some extent to plan their activities, more consistent use of weather forecasts acrossLearn more Upper Hunter mines launch weather forecasting trial
