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KCGM production falls short as Northern Star flags commissioning issues

Projects & Operations

KCGM production falls short as Northern Star flags commissioning issues

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has experienced some teething issues during the commissioning of its expanded KCGM processing plant, resulting in lower-than-expected performance during October.

Federal Court to hear Pilbara helicopter grounding bid

Projects & Operations

Federal Court to hear Pilbara helicopter grounding bid

Pilbara helicopter operator Sky High Helicopters faces a Federal Court hearing over its grounding after rejecting CASA’s allegations of serious aviation safety breaches.

Contractor dies at Regis’ Duketon South

People & Workforce

Contractor dies at Regis’ Duketon South

A contract worker has died at Regis Resources' (ASX: RRL) Duketon South gold operation in WA following an incident at the Rosemont process plant on November 6.

Rio and BHP dig deeper at Resolution

Rio and BHP dig deeper at Resolution

Rio Tinto and BHP are committing another US$144m to Arizona’s Resolution Copper project, advancing underground development while holding off on a final investment decision.

Rare earth riches

Viridis lands US$915m rare earths deal with Solvay

Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a binding rare earths supply deal with Solvay underpinning potential revenue of US$915m, strengthening financing prospects for its Colossus project in Brazil.

Mine workers talking

People & Workforce

Pilbara workers afraid to speak up, research finds

New ECU research has exposed a culture of silence in Pilbara iron ore operations, with workers fearing retaliation and doubting whether management takes their complaints seriously.

Dust risk

People & Workforce

Miners face December deadline on airborne hazards

WA miners face a December 1 deadline to review airborne hazard controls as revised workplace exposure limits put dust, toxic gases and worker safety under fresh scrutiny.

The Pilbara

People & Workforce

Helicopter grounding puts mining contractor risks in spotlight

A flight ban on Pilbara helicopter operator Sky High Helicopters has raised questions about mining contractor oversight amid allegations of serious aviation safety breaches.

Podcasts

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On The Record Episode 1 - QSM Group - What Contractors Can Do To Keep Themselves Safe

Friday, 30 October 2026

On The Record: What Contractors Can Do To Keep Themselves Safe

Australia’s mining industry is one of the most regulated in the world. But even with advanced safety systems and more technology than ever, workers are still getting hurt. So is all that…

Beyond iron ore

Friday, 16 October 2026

Beyond iron ore

Beyond the echo chamber

Friday, 16 October 2026

Beyond the echo chamber

BKT challenges the status quo

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

BKT challenges the status quo

The Australian Mining Review November 2026 Edition

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Hot Rocks

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Caprice Resources (ASX: CRS) has laid down a serious marker at its Island gold project, unveiling a maiden resource of 6.16mt at 2.6g/t for 522,000oz of contained gold.

Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Caprice cracks 500,000oz at Island with high-grade gold kicker

NettZero_

Getting a head start on AASB S2 will be critical for mid-tier miners and mining-service providers.

NettZero emphasise the clock is already running for a new wave of Australian businesses required to report under the country’s mandatory climate reporting regime.

Equipment Downtime: Why Quick Fixes Cost Miners More

October 21, 2026

Equipment Downtime: Why Quick Fixes Cost Miners More

QSM Group

October 20, 2026

Contract Readiness: The hidden gap putting mining contractors at risk

Culture as a competitive advantage

September 30, 2026

Culture as a competitive advantage

Mill Operators 2026

September 30, 2026

Mill Operators 2026

KSB - Why bore pumps fail in mining and what the best sites do differently

September 30, 2026

Why bore pumps fail in mining and what the best sites do differently

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September 30, 2026

Donaldson targets dust challenges with SSG+ air cleaner