ACHM was engaged by Glencore to complete the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report (ACHAR) for the 1,000‑hectare Mangoola Continued Operations Project in the Hunter Valley. This assessment formed a critical foundation for progressing the project with a clear understanding of the cultural landscape and deep respect for the Traditional Owners connected to the area.
As part of the ACHAR, ACHM collaborated closely with Traditional Owners to identify, record and interpret Aboriginal cultural values across the project area. Our team worked directly with Registered Aboriginal Parties and key stakeholders to ensure that consultation, cultural perspectives and community knowledge were embedded throughout the assessment.
This inclusive approach supported both regulatory compliance and best‑practice cultural heritage management, aligning with the broader heritage planning frameworks that guided the project.
Through this work, ACHM provided Glencore with a clear, culturally informed pathway forward—from early project planning through to practical recommendations for design considerations, impact mitigation and long‑term heritage management.
The outcome was a comprehensive and culturally grounded heritage assessment that enabled responsible project development while strengthening ongoing relationships with the Traditional Owners of this part of the Hunter Valley.
