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Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee met on Wednesday for their third meeting of the year. Head of Sustainable Transition at BHP Liz Watts joined the meeting to update members on the progress of an ongoing PhD research project examining sustainable closure practices and to provide findings from a recentLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue Joint Advisory Steering Committee meets
As part of our ongoing program of community engagement, member company The Bloomfield Group recently hosted a series of school mine tours co-ordinated by the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue. Year 5 students at Singleton Public School toured Bloomfield’s Rix’s Creek Mine, where they were given the opportunity to learn about the benefits of mining andLearn more Dialogue School Mine Tours Program takes students to Rix’s Creek
Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Economic and Social Development and Joint Environment Working Groups met in Singleton this week to discuss the latest Dialogue projects and activities and learn more about the progress achieved in 2023 so far. The meetings provided an opportunity for members to share feedback on a recent reviewLearn more Dialogue Joint Working Groups meet
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue (UHMD) is preparing to host a Pasture Restoration Field Day later this year that will involve tours of mine rehabilitation and information sharing focusing on pasture establishment. The tour will take place in October across a number of mine sites in the Upper Hunter that have been rehabilitated to pasture,Learn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue preparing for pasture restoration tour
Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Communications Working Group met earlier this week. The working group discussed and endorsed the Draft Report resulting from the Dialogue secretariat’s review of our stakeholder engagement and communications strategies. Members of the group were key contributors to the review, which is designed to improve or enhance the dialogue’sLearn more Dialogue Communications Working Group meets
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue learned this week of the passing of Upper Hunter community advocate Wendy Bowman, aged 89. Wendy Bowman was a highly respected advocate for the Upper Hunter community. Over the years she was a forthright advocate on issues around air quality and land use. She was also an active and highly valued member ofLearn more Vale Wendy Bowman
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue presented at the Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July Breakfast event this week. Representing the Dialogue’s Secretariat, NSWMC’s James Barben provided an update on current projects and priorities, including key issues arising from the 2022 Community Forum Feedback that the Dialogue is seeking to address, the upcoming Pasture RestorationLearn more Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue addresses Muswellbrook community
Members of the Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Advisory Steering Committee met in Singleton this week, with the Dialogue’s proposed 2023 Work Plan high on the agenda. Members discussed and endorsed the plan that has been developed to address issues raised through participant feedback at the 2022 Community Forum. This follows similar discussions at recentLearn more Dialogue Joint Advisory Steering Committee meets
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s Joint Environment Working Group and Social Development Group met this week to dicuss a number of key issues. Members of the Environment Working Group discussed the progress made in planning for the upcoming Pasture Restoration Field Day, which will involve the mining industry, agronomists and other relevant organisations participating inLearn more Constructive discussions at Mining Dialogue Joint Working Group meetings
The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue’s School Mine Tours Program is now underway for 2023! Year 9 students from Muswellbrook High School visited the Bengalla Mine on April 27 and Year 5 students from Aberdeen Public School visited Mt Arthur on May 3. These are the first of a busy schedule of school mine tours forLearn more School mine tours kick off for 2023
