ACHM was engaged by Xstrata (Glencore) to undertake the Aboriginal Cultural Values Assessment for the Mt Owen Cultural Values Assessment project in the Hunter Valley. Spanning more than 12 months of intensive fieldwork and consultation, the project involved working closely with 66 Registered Aboriginal Parties across the region to document cultural values, assess archaeological significance, and capture community perspectives on Country.
This process culminated in a comprehensive Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report submitted as part of the project’s Environmental Impact Statement—an exhaustive investigation that integrated cultural, ethnographic and archaeological knowledge into mine planning and impact assessment.
ACHM’s role in the Mount Owen assessment highlights our capability in large‑scale, multi‑stakeholder cultural heritage projects, ensuring that Traditional Owner knowledge, cultural values, and statutory requirements are rigorously embedded into major development approvals.
