Maxwell
Underground
Mine
Community sentiment survey
Case study
Client.
Malabar Resources
Services.
Design and delivery of community sentiment survey
Project description.
Malabar Resources, Hunter Valley NSW engaged Mara to design and deliver a community sentiment survey for the Maxwell Underground Mine. The work formed part of Malabar’s approved Social Impact Management Plan and was a critical first step in understanding how the project is viewed by the local community.
The work established a clear baseline for awareness, sentiment and engagement. It supported compliance with approval requirements and created a foundation for ongoing monitoring and performance reporting as the project progresses
Our approach to community sentiment survey.
Malabar Resources engaged Mara to design and deliver a community sentiment survey for the Maxwell Underground Mine. The work formed part of Malabar’s approved Social Impact Management Plan and was a critical first step in understanding how the project is viewed by the local community.
The work established a clear baseline for awareness, sentiment and engagement. It supported compliance with approval requirements and created a foundation for ongoing monitoring and performance reporting as the project progresses.
The survey provided a clear, evidence-based snapshot of community views. It confirmed strong awareness and generally positive sentiment while identifying gaps in visibility and communication.
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