Quarterly Report | Mineral Mines and Quarries Inspectorate
View the quarterly report from the Mineral Mines and
Quarries Inspectorate.
This report contains information about significant safety
incidents that have occurred recently in the sector, as well as statistical
overviews of activity and trends. This information should be used to improve
safety awareness and outcomes. [ACCESS THE REPORT HERE]
Quarry Security Alert: Stay Vigilant Over the Festive
Season
Quarries and quarry workshops are being targeted for
break-ins. Stay vigilant during the Christmas period.
There's been a string of break-ins and robberies along
quarries, with six sites in QLD burgled this year. These targeted thefts
indicate perpetrators know what they're doing and what they're looking for.
Ensure your sites are secure over the festive break.
RBA 2026 Rate Hike: William Buck Analysis
Our
National Partner and specialist advisor William Buck's latest investor report
highlights a significant shift in Reserve Bank tone.
The RBA
held the cash rate at 3.60% for the third month but signalled heightened
inflation concerns, opening the door for a possible rate hike in 2026.
Interest-rate markets now price in higher probability of tightening.
Key
Market Movements:
- Gold
surged 5.9% in November, now 60% higher year-on-year
- Australian
equities down 2.4%, with only health care, materials, and consumer
staples posting gains
- Australian
listed property underperformed amid hawkish rate expectations
While
William Buck expects the RBA to remain on hold through 2026, the central bank
has clearly left options open if inflationary pressures persist. [INSIGHTS HERE]
