Urgent Alert for Queensland Mine Owners: 40% of Your Statutory Workforce Risks Losing PCS Compliance by June 10, 2026
(And it’s likely worse that that – our database only has people who have actively checked their PCS compliance).
As we move into 2026, the Queensland mining industry's Practising Certificate Scheme (PCS)—now mandatory for statutory officials since mid-2025—presents a growing operational challenge. Our analysis of compliance data from the MyPCS.Expert database (as of January 1, 2026) reveals a stark reality for mine operators: a significant portion of certificate holders are falling behind on their required professional development hours.
The diagram shows the distribution of PCS compliance across all users in our system:
Key findings:
Under Control (60%): These statutory personnel are on track or have already met their annual requirements, posing no immediate risk to operations.
At Risk (10%): Partial progress made, but they're behind schedule and need acceleration to hit 100% by the deadline.
In Trouble (30%): Virtually no hours logged (<10), putting them at serious risk of non-compliance.
Combined, 40% of participants (the "At Risk" + "In Trouble" groups) are not on pace to achieve full compliance by June 10, 2026. For mine owners, this translates to a potential catastrophe: up to 40% of your key statutory workforce— including Site Senior Executives, Open Cut Examiners, First and Second Class Mine Managers, deputies and other critical roles—could face suspension of their practising certificates. That means operational disruptions, safety risks, regulatory penalties, and halted production if key positions can't be legally filled.
The PCS isn't optional—it's a legal requirement tied to maintaining contemporary skills, stemming from long-standing safety recommendations. With only months remaining until the June 10 cutoff, proactive oversight is essential.
MyPCS.Expert is the leading solution built specifically for this challenge. Unlike manual tracking or generic tools, our platform provides:
Real-time visibility into every statutory holder's progress across all your operations.
Automated dashboards and regular summary reports for mine operators, highlighting risks before they escalate.
Easy logging of CPD activities, personalized reminders, and suggestions for compliant events.
Company-level oversight to ensure your entire workforce stays current—preventing last-minute scrambles or compliance failures.
Don't wait for June to reveal gaps in your statutory coverage. MyPCS.Expert empowers mine owners to monitor, manage, and mitigate PCS risks today, safeguarding your operations, workforce, and reputation.
Visit www.MyPCS.Expert now to get started, request a customized operations report, or install our simple Chrome extension for seamless tracking. Protect your mine from a June compliance crisis—act now with the tool designed for Queensland mining success.