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Safe to Work takes a look at the safety performances of some of Australia’s largest miners in the September quarter.

Evolution Mining

The gold miner’s total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) 12 month moving average at September 30 2024 was 7.12, a 7.4 per cent improvement on the prior quarter.

“It is very satisfying to start the year in a positive way with a first quarter on plan with an improved safety performance,” Evolution managing director and chief executive officer Lawrie Conway said.

Fortescue

Looking at the year as a whole, Fortescue was committed to an ongoing focus on safety, which contributed to a TRIFR for the group of 1.2 for the 12 months ending September 30, a 29 per cent improvement on the previous year.

Rio Tinto

The major spent the September quarter driving safety across its operations with the implementation of its safe production system at two more mines, bringing the total to 28.

“We continue to strengthen our operations, with the roll-out of the safe production system delivering consistent production at our Pilbara iron ore business and a step change from our Australian bauxite mines,” Rio chief executive Jakob Stausholm said.

Genesis Minerals

No lost time injuries were recorded by Genesis this quarter, with the miner maintaining its steady 0.0 rate.

Regis Resources

The 12-month moving average lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) was 0.4 at the end of the September quarter.

Regis’ LTIFR continues to be well below the Western Australian gold industry average as published by the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.

There were no environmental non-compliances or significant incidents reported during the quarter.

Core Lithium

Commenting on the quarter, Core chief executive officer Paul Brown celebrated a safety win.

“Safety remains our top priority, and I am pleased to report that no recordable injuries or environmental incidents occurred during the quarter,” Brown said.

“Our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant operating environment continues to be central to our approach as we prepare for the future resumption of operations.”

Northern Star

The miner’s end-of-quarter serious lost time injury frequency rate (SLTIFR) was 0.6 injuries per million hours worked.

“Northern Star prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people,” the company said.

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