What a remarkable year! As we look back on 2024, here are some of the key milestones and achievements that have shaped our journey:
Key Engagement Projects
- Launch of our 3D Augmented Reality App
Now people all around the world can learn and explore all the elements of mine rehabilitation and what the future could look like. - Inaugural Engagement Roadshow
Bringing people together to engage in meaningful discussions about mine rehabilitation, fostering deeper understanding and collaboration. - Video Storytelling: A Changing Landscape
Through our video series, we’ve answered your most common questions, bringing the realities of mine rehabilitation to life. You can view our A Changing Landscape video series on the MLRA YouTube channel. - Fact Sheet Program
We continued to deliver clear and accessible fact sheets, demystifying complex mine rehabilitation concepts for diverse audiences.
Key Technical Projects
- Mine Closure Workshop for Government (May 2024)
Attended by 75 participants, this workshop facilitated knowledge sharing and discussions. A recording is available on the MLRA YouTube channel. - Mine Rehabilitation Vocabulary
Introducing a shared language to improve conversations and collaboration among stakeholders in mine rehabilitation. - CRC TiME Foundations of Mine Closure Course
A groundbreaking course for mine closure practitioners, with contributions from Antonia Scrase. Learn more: CRC TiME Blog.
Key Publications
- Literature Review: Community Consultation on Declared Mine Rehabilitation in Victoria: Providing a comprehensive understanding of existing insights on mine rehabilitation while aiming to reduce consultation fatigue.
- Planning Ahead for Mine Closures by Antonia Scrase – Mining Magazine, March 2024.
- Who is Responsible for the Residual Risk? by Bryan Maybee, Guy Boggs, Rob Stevens, and Antonia Scrase – Research Directions: Mine Closure and Transitions (Cambridge University Press).
- Mining for Voices by Jen Brereton – Gippslandia, Winter 2024.
Key Presentations
- In Which Conversations Should Community Stakeholders Be Involved? by Rosemary Joiner and Jen Brereton – Mine Closure Conference, November 2024.
- The Perfect Storm: Mine Closure in the Latrobe Valley by Antonia Scrase and Jen Brereton – Mine Closure Conference, November 2024.
- Countering Consultation Fatigue in Regional Approaches to Just Transition by Rosemary Joiner – 43rd Annual Conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment, 2024.
- The New Energy Loop: Dealing with the Legacy of Progress by Andrew Mains and Jen Brereton – Gippsland New Energy Conference, September 2024.
- Consultation with the International Council on Mining and Metals for their handbook on multistakeholder approaches to socio-economic transitions in mining – Rosemary Joiner and Antonia Scrase, September 2024.
Advancements Aligned with the 2023 Strategy
Building on the initiatives outlined in our 2023 Strategy, we are proud to report the following achievements for this year:
- Delivery of the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Successfully delivered a framework for the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation and effectiveness of rehabilitation planning activities and the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy (LVRRS); and the achieving of the outcomes set out in the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework. - Enhanced Social Media Engagement:
Increased the frequency of social media posts, leading to a significant boost in followers and audience interaction. - Expanded Educational Programs:
Strengthened our school outreach by providing tailored resources and learning opportunities to educate students about the importance of mine rehabilitation. - Stakeholder Register Optimisation:
Maintained and reviewed our stakeholder register, streamlining communication and fostering more effective engagement with all involved parties.
Thank you for being part of this incredible year! We’re excited for what lies ahead in 2025.
