safety systems

AI isn’t the risk in mining. Inconsistent capability is and the technology is already exposing where systems and judgement fall short

AI isn’t the risk in mining.

By Jamie Wade on February 2, 2026
Safety, Incident Reporting, Efficiency, Process Improvement, Workflow Management, Workforce, Training and Development, Employee Retention, Health and Well-being Programs, Innovation, Technology Adoption, Process Innovation, Risk, Risk Assessment, Risk Mitigation
Australia, North America, Europe
Base Metals, Strategic Minerals

Alcoa fined $400,000 after caustic spill injures workers and students at Kwinana refinery

Alcoa of Australia has been fined $400,000 and ordered to pay court costs after a caustic soda spill at its Kwinana alumina refinery injured multiple workers—including school students on work experience placement.

By Jamie Wade on April 2, 2025
Safety, Occupational Health, Incident Reporting, Emergency Response, ESG, Regulatory Adherence, Risk, Risk Assessment, Crisis Management
Australia, Western Australia, South West
Aluminium/Bauxite