Author: Samantha Bawden

Safe Work Australia is currently evaluating the workplace exposure standards (WES) for airborne contaminants and is set to introduce new limit guidelines on December 1.

Fortescue has reported zero incidents of collision since it rolled out its Collision and Avoidance System (CAS) across its Pilbara operations in February this year.

A gas explosion at an underground coal mine in China’s Shanxi Province has killed 82 people and left two missing, with 128 injured.

Leaders who are stressed are more likely to exhibit bullying or aggressive behaviours, according to Mineral Resources (ASX: MIN) mental health head Chris Harris.

Northern Star Resources (ASX: NST) has confirmed Managing Director Stuart Tonkin intends to step down during the first quarter of FY27.

WesTrac apprentice Dougal Murphy has been awarded the title of the 2026 Caterpillar Dealer Top Apprentice at the annual global Dealer Top Apprentice Program (DTAP).

Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has marked the shipment of 8bt of iron ore to global markets from the Pilbara region, 60 years after the company’s first shipment set sail from WA to Japan.

Bellevue Gold (ASX: BGL) has mined its first ore at its high-grade Deacon North mining area at the Bellevue gold mine in the Goldfields of WA.

Anglo American is set to exit steelmaking coal after agreeing to sell its Australian coal portfolio to UK-based mining company Dhilmar.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has ordered six Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) shareholders to sell down interests comprising about 18% of the company, citing national interest concerns. 

The Queensland Government will overhaul the governance of Resources Safety and Health Queensland (RSHQ), creating a new board and clearer accountability after a review found serious weaknesses in the regulator.