Mining Industry In Mourning - Really Sh#t Start To 2026

Send us Fan MailThe Christmas and New Year break is supposed to be the reset — family time, slow mornings, breathing out.But this year… it landed differently.In this episode, we talk honestly about the tragic mining deaths that have rocked the industry and the ripple effect that follows — the crews on site, the families at home, the mates who carry the “what ifs” long after the headlines disappear.We look at why safety isn’t paperwork — it’s people. And we talk about what it means to come home in one piece, physically and mentally.We've got another Dave’s Diary — a pit legend who put his team ahead of his suffering (warning:  gets graphic, but we reckon you can handle it).If parts of this conversation hit close to home, don’t carry it alone. Talk to someone. Reach out. There’s help, and it’s there 24/7.Support & Helplines (Australia):Lifeline – 13 11 14lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue – 1300 22 4636beyondblue.org.auMensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78mensline.org.auLook after yourself. Look after your mates. Go home safe.🎧 Listen on Spotify: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-Spotify🎧 Listen on Apple: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-Apple🎧 Listen on BuzzSprout: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-BuzzSprout🎧 Listen on Website: 👉 https://bit.ly/BIM-WebsiteThanks for tuning in to Blokes in Mining Podcast. Make sure to follow the show and chuck us a rating if you're keen—it helps more legends like you find it.Check out our website, you can suss out the merch, drop us a yarn, or get in touch there www.blokesinmining.comAnd if you're one of us, jump into the closed Facebook Group here https://bit.ly/BIM-Facebook or search ‘Blokes in Mining’ and join the crew.Blokes in Mining is proudly produced by Thinking Cap Solutions.We’ll catch you next round.