The International Cyanide Management Code for the Manufacture, Transport, and Use of Cyanide in the Production of Gold - Mining Principle 9: Dialogue & Disclosure
In accordance with the requirements set out in International Cyanide Management Code for the Manufacture, Transport, and Use of Cyanide in the Production of Gold, Mining Principle 9, requirement
9.2.3 the following information is provided for Northern Star's KCGM Operations:
KCGM Operations | Disclosure Period: | From | To | |
01 July 2025 | 30 June 2026 | |||
Confirmed instances of cyanide exposure at KCGM Operations resulting in: | Hospitalisation: | 1 | Fatality: | 0 |
Additional information: During FY2026, KCGM's Fimiston Processing Plant recorded one significant cyanide incident requiring notification to ICMI. On 20 February 2026, a contractor process technician experienced cyanide exposure and was hospitalised for observation before being discharged after approximately 6 hours. There were no fatalities and no release of cyanide to the external environment. | ||||
Confirmed instances of cyanide releases at KCGM Operations resulting in significant adverse effects to: | Health: | 0 | Environment: | 0 |
Additional information: N/A | ||||
Confirmed instances of cyanide releases off KCGM Operations site resulting in significant adverse effects to: | Health: | 0 | Environment: | 0 |
Additional information: N/A | ||||
Confirmed instances of cyanide releases ON the KCGM Operations site requiring reporting under applicable regulations: | 0 | |||
Additional information: N/A | ||||
Confirmed instances of cyanide releases OFF the KCGM Operations site requiring reporting under applicable regulations: | 0 | |||
Additional information: N/A | ||||
Confirmed instances where monitoring at KCGM Operations recorded cyanide concentrations in excess of applicable regulatory or permit limits: | 0 | |||
Additional information: N/A | ||||
For additional information or further queries on any matters disclosed above, please contact Northern Star's KCGM Operations via the dedicated Public Interaction Line on (08) 9022 1100 (available 24/7)

