In 2020, Mandalong mine in Australia expanded its infrastructure by constructing the “Mandalong South Surface Site”, which included ventilation fans for future mining operations. Following community feedback regarding noise disturbance caused by these fans, Mandalong implemented a management standard that included communication with complainants, consultation with the community consultative committee, and formal reporting of the issue to state authorities.

Acting on stakeholder input, Mandalong decided to modify the fan structures to reduce noise. The modifications were completed in October 2023 and resulted in a significant decrease in noise emissions. Presently, there have been no further complaints regarding this issue.