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Stuart McKinnonMining Reporter

Stuart has 23 years' print and online experience covering business and general news in roles as a reporter, sub-editor and editor.

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‘Wake-up call’CommentsPremiumRio to make workplace respect part of daily work routine

Simon Trott said he was shocked by the extent of the sex attack scourge across the WA resources sector and wants Rio to make respectful behaviours just as much a part of daily conversations as safety.

Stuart McKinnon and Caitlyn Rintoul

Battery powerCommentsPremiumRio iron ore boss rolls out electric train sets for Pilbara

Rio Tinto iron ore chief executive Simon Trott has flagged the use of battery-powered locomotives to help haul the company’s iron ore across its sprawling Pilbara network.

Stuart McKinnon

Stress monitorCommentsPremiumMental health survey shows resources workers ‘coping well’

Workers in the resources sector experience more mild to moderate depression, anxiety and stress levels than the general population but fewer cases that are severe and extremely severe, according to a survey.

Stuart McKinnon

Train testingCommentsPremiumFortescue ramps up green rail trials

Fortescue Metals Group is ramping up plans to decarbonise its Pilbara rail network by adding two locomotives to the green fuels testing facility operated by subsidiary Fortescue Future Industries at Hazelmere.

Stuart McKinnon

Takeover intrigueCommentsPremiumTwiggy lurks as IGO continues talks with Western Areas

Andrew Forrest is positioning himself as a player in IGO’s proposed takeover of Western Areas.

Stuart McKinnon

Pay dirtPremiumEmmerson soars on copper hit at NT project

Shares in Perth-based Emmerson Resources have more than doubled after the company hit thick, high-grade copper intersections at its Hermitage project in the Northern Territory.

Stuart McKinnon

Sector firingCommentsReport shows explorers enjoying purple patch

The Australian mineral exploration sector is in a state of rude health with expenditure hitting fresh seven-year highs as a wave of new funds pour in, according to a report by consulting and advisory firm BDO.

Stuart McKinnon

Collision avoidanceCommentsPremiumBarminco looks to cut mine deaths with Newtrax system

Perenti Global’s Barminco has teamed up with mine safety company Newtrax to roll-out technology across its Sandvik heavy underground mining fleet aimed at improving safety.

Stuart McKinnon

Welcome attentionCommentsPremiumBullseye welcomes $117m scrip bid from Emerald

Beleaguered gold play Bullseye Mining has welcomed a $117 million scrip offer from Cambodian-focused Emerald Resources as it fights legal action on several fronts.

Stuart McKinnon

Buying opportunityCommentsPremiumMD Tonkin tops up on Northern Star stock

Northern Star Resources managing director Stuart Tonkin has taken advantage of the gold miner’s soft share price to top up his stake.

Stuart McKinnon

Autonomous rigsCommentsPremiumMinRes in driverless road train trial

Mineral Resources is partnering with automation specialist Hexagon to pioneer driverless road trains as part of its plan to unlock stranded iron ore deposits in the Pilbara.

Stuart McKinnon

Record exportsCommentsPremiumDwindling reserves ‘a threat to LNG industry’

The main threat to Australia’s LNG industry is not emissions reduction but a lack of reserves, according to a leading energy analyst.

Stuart McKinnon