Emergency response capability is critical in mining, where rapid, well-coordinated action protects workers and keeps operations safe. MMG Dugald River continues to invest in building a skilled and confident Emergency Response Team (ERT) to ensure the safety and resilience of our workforce and the wider region.
In 2025, MMG supported 8 employees and contractors to complete their Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue.
We supported eight employees and contractors to complete their Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue. They join 16 graduates from 2024, increasing the depth, capability and succession strength of the team.
Mining operations require strong emergency response capability to protect people and maintain continuity. Effective response depends on well-trained personnel who can act quickly across a range of challenging situations, built through accredited training, practical exercises and regular exposure to real-world scenarios.
Dugald River Mine operates in a remote region with limited emergency service capacity, and our ERT regularly supports broader community response efforts. Investing in our people strengthens internal capability while also enhancing regional resilience.
Maintaining a ready, well-resourced ERT in this environment is not without challenges. Access to accredited training providers is limited remotely, and shift rosters can interrupt training schedules. Providing clear development pathways helps us retain skilled people and sustain a team large enough to meet both site and regional expectations.
We delivered a structured program of accredited training, routine onsite exercises, and regional collaboration. The 2025 cohort completed a two-week intensive Certificate III, a format that made resourcing easier and minimised operational disruption compared to ad-hoc training days spread over time.
New graduates continue with weekly onsite training, rotating through realistic scenarios including fire, vertical rescue, road crash rescue, first aid, hazardous atmospheres, search and rescue and incident command drills.
MMG also leads regional capability by hosting the North-West Queensland Emergency Response Forum, which brings together 14 mines and community emergency services for shared learning and coordinated preparedness. Mutual Aid Agreements with four neighbouring mines – Mount Isa Mines, Ernest Henry Mine, Eloise Mine and Eva Copper Mine – further strengthen the region’s collective response capability.
Twenty-four employees completed their Certificate III across 2024 and 2025, growing the depth and capability of the team. Integrating new graduates with experienced responders has strengthened team cohesion and built a stronger succession pipeline for future ERT leadership.
Hosting the North-West Queensland Emergency Response Forum improved inter-operability and coordinated planning across the region. We also improved how we identify potential ERT members early, reinforcing the value of practical training and regional collaboration as foundations for continuous improvement.