Outburst events are violent releases of gas, rock or pressure from the rock mass. The report, available on ICMM’s website, builds on the council’s s 2025 safety performance report, explaining how catastrophic events like these can occur and how companies can mitigate risks for their workers. ICMM says recent incidents show familiar weaknesses: inconsistent control use, weak escalation when conditions change, and a focus on quick fixes over long‑term solutions. “Catastrophic events rarely result from a single failure. Preventing these failures requires a shift in the way companies use safety controls, according to ICMM.