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Worker scalded in steam release

Worksafe WA warns of the hazards of steam systems

22 January 2026

South32 steadies on the back of Aust ops

Production of manganese and alumina boosts the balance sheet for the WA group

22 January 2026

Atlas Iron approved to go larger

WA EPA gives Atlas proposal the green light

22 January 2026

Psychosocial hazards are ever-present on WA mines.

Miner addresses inappropriate behaviour on site

Proactive approach the way forward for Worksafe WA

21 January 2026

Rio Tinto boss Simon Trott in Roebourne in 2023.

Rio Tinto ramps up iron ore, copper production

Another successful quarter for the major miner

21 January 2026

Worksafe's image of the aftermath of the incident.

Falling light fixture narrowly misses worker

While the incident did not result in any injury, it could have caused serious harm

21 January 2026

Henry lauds another strong BHP half

BHP delivers another good half performance

20 January 2026

Pinnacles site layout for the near-term resumption of mining operations.

BHM focused on integrating Pinnacles with Rasp

Pinnacles mine on track for opening in the June quarter

20 January 2026

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