The initiative was brought to Gunnedah as part of a state-wide tour that has already visited Newcastle and Wollongong - centres also home to mining activities.

Acting NSW Minerals Council CEO Sue-Ern Tan visited the region to talk about the industry's new initiative which is being showcased through a website and advertisements in local newspapers and on television.

With a focus on education and awareness, the initiative was explained in a meeting of community leaders and the region's coal producers and explorers.

While the initiative focused on how NSW miners are leading the way in technology and the economy, it also outlined mining's continued co-existence with agriculture in the region, which has been an issue of late for local farmers and residents.

Ms Tan said mining and agriculture were both important industries with a rich history and a strong future in the region.

"Mining only accounts for 0.1 per cent of the land used in this State, but it is clear that all land users now require more certainty about future land use and development, particularly as our industry grows," she said.

Ms Tan said they have acknowledged that mining has an impact on the environment and they were striving to keep it to a minimum by using water more efficiently, improving the way land was rehabilitated and minimising the dust that comes from mines.

Gunnedah mayor Adam Marshall spoke to Ms Tan about infrastructure concerns council had about a second overpasses in the area that would be used for mining purposes and proper air monitoring.

Ms Tan said the council's concerns were a perfect example of how the royalties NSW mining earned for the NSW Government, which exceed one billion dollars a year, could be channelled back into these communities to work on projects and issues.

Cr Marshall also spoke to Ms Tan about mining companies having a more consistent approach and working relationship in dealing with local governments.