The mining industry is pushing ahead with plans to incorporate weather predictions into their air quality management systems to help prepare for adverse weather conditions that contribute to dust generation.
This idea, along with the implementation of a “water accounting framework” across all mines in the Upper Hunter region are being discussed at the NSW Minerals Council’s Environment and Community Conference underway in Cessnock.
The water accounting framework is designed to make the way in which mines handle water analysis and management more transparent, in the face of tough criticism over the environmental impacts of mining.
Sustainability, community engagement, mine rehabilitation and air quality are other issues being discussed at the conference.
Full details tonight at six
