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After a busy start to the year which saw a return of the School Mine Tours Program, a Procurement Networking Event in Muswellbrook, and the attendance of the Dialogue at local community events, we were unfortunately forced to postpone our wider community engagement for the latter half of 2021. However, the Dialogue has adapted toLearn more Rehab in Focus: Find out the latest in our December 2021 Newsletter
In light of extended restrictions across the Upper Hunter and the delicate conditions on which any future easing of these rests, the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue secretariat has made the decision to postpone our 2021 Forum event (scheduled for 23 November). As the health and safety of our Upper Hunter stakeholders is paramount, the DialogueLearn more Update on Dialogue 2021 Forum Event
After a busy first half of 2021, the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue is keeping a close eye on the evolving Covid 19 situation with a view on how it could impact the Dialogue’s upcoming activities. Plans to host a Singleton Procurement Networking event on August 19 have been put on hold due the current CovidLearn more The Dialogue keeps a cautious eye on Covid
The Dialogue is back on the road again and ready to continue working with our various stakeholders to help address the local community’s priorities and work towards developing and implementing solutions. After a disruptive 2020, the Dialogue’s Joint Working Groups and Steering Committees have reconvened in early 2021 to discuss recent projects delivered over theLearn more ‘The Dialogue’ is back on the road again: Catch up on the latest news in our May 2021 Newsletter
As we near the end of a momentous 2020, it is timely to reflect on the Dialogue’s accomplishments in this most difficult of years. Despite the challenges and impacts that COVID-19 has had on the Dialogue’s community events and school tour activities scheduled throughout 2020, we have been fortunate to continue our engagement with stakeholdersLearn more Catch up on all ‘The Dialogue’ latest with the November 2020 newsletter
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue has postponed its Annual Forum until next year and “parked up” its 2020 School Mine Tours Program due to Covid 19 restrictions. The forum, which brings together a collaboration of community, industry and government representatives, was due to be held in November and was expected to attract about 200 peopleLearn more Dialogue update on postponing Forum event and School Tours for 2020
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue is looking for community representatives who are interested in helping the Dialogue address the cumulative impacts of mining through industry and community working together. Community representative positions are available on the Dialogue’s Joint Working Groups. The working groups meet quarterly and play an important role by helping the Dialogue chooseLearn more Dialogue seeking community representatives for Joint Working Groups
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue and its industry partners continue to implement serious interim measures in response to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. In line with government health advice, the Dialogue has temporarily suspended all events and face-to-face committee and working group meetings in the short-term. The Dialogue is currently evaluating the forward program of activitiesLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue COVID-19 Update and industry partner responses
Community, government and the mining industry came together in record numbers in a collaboration of ideas aimed at both minimising the impacts and increasing the opportunities from mining at the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Annual Forum on November 19. A record turnout of 160 people gathered at the Singleton Civic Centre for the forum withLearn more Dialogue 2019 Forum brings together community, government and industry
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue, the community forum for addressing issues relating to mining in the region, will be led by a new Chairperson. BHP’s Sarah Withell is an experienced mining professional who lives with her family in the region and has had a long involvement in the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue. As Chair, MsLearn more Hunter mining industry leader Sarah Withell announced as new Chair of Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue
