BHP
2014 Report – Not submitted
Category: Project
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Bengalla Mining Company
2021 Report – Not submitted, however data was provided 2019 Report – Not submitted, however data was provided 2016 Report – Not submitted, however data was provided1 Note: [1] The Bengalla Mining Company commenced operation of the Bengalla site formerly owned by Coal & Allied in September 2015. Bengalla participated in the 2016 project inLearn more Bengalla Mining Company
Past Project Theme – Social Impacts and Infrastructure
When the Dialogue was established in 2011, there was significant community concern that the sharp growth of the Upper Hunter’s coal sector was putting pressure on some infrastructure, services and the availability of affordable housing. The Dialogue established a Social Impacts and Infrastructure theme to address these concerns, with several projects undertaken to address specificLearn more Past Project Theme – Social Impacts and Infrastructure
Upper Hunter Rehabilitation Information Resources
Helping to improve stakeholders understanding and awareness of rehabilitation in the Upper Hunter The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue has developed several education resources regarding our land management and rehabilitation projects for Upper Hunter stakeholders. These resources will help improve community understanding of how mining operations in the Upper Hunter work to rehabilitate mined land toLearn more Upper Hunter Rehabilitation Information Resources
Beneficial Reuse of Voids
The Dialogue has researched a variety of potential beneficial post-mining land uses for mine voids that will benefit Upper Hunter communities in the future. One of the long-term community concerns associated with mining in the Upper Hunter is what will happen to the mining assets once active mining ceases in the region? To better understandLearn more Beneficial Reuse of Voids
Rehabilitation and Land Use
Rehabilitating mined land to leave a long term positive legacy The Dialogue is working to ensure that Upper Hunter is left with a positive legacy for future generations and that land disturbed by mining is rehabilitated during operations. Prioritising and undertaking quality progressive rehabilitation throughout the life cycle of mining will help provide local communitiesLearn more Rehabilitation and Land Use
Upper Hunter Water Information Resources
The Dialogue is a key stakeholder in vital water resource projects to provide the community with information about mining and potential for water impacts. The Dialogue has been actively involved as a participant in providing feedback on two key government projects to increase awareness of water resources. See below for additional information on the Dialogue’sLearn more Upper Hunter Water Information Resources
Hunter River Water Quality (HRSTS) Assessment
The Dialogue has analysed water samples across the Upper Hunter to determine if any impacts to water quality arise from mining in the region. The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue has been testing river and mine storage water quality in multiple locations in the Upper Hunter as part of the Hunter River Water Quality (HRSTS) Assessment.Learn more Hunter River Water Quality (HRSTS) Assessment
Water Quality and Stewardship
Ensuring sustainable and responsible use of the region’s water resources Water is a vital and valued resource for our environment, our communities, and many businesses across the Upper Hunter. It is important that water is used responsibly by mining operations and water quality is managed to ensure water resources in the region are sustainable. WaterLearn more Water Quality and Stewardship
Upper Hunter Air Quality Information Resources
The Dialogue is working with stakeholders to share information about air quality impacts and actions to improve air quality in the region The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue and the NSW Government have both developed various resources to help community stakeholders better understand air quality in the Upper Hunter and how it is being regulated. SeeLearn more Upper Hunter Air Quality Information Resources
