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BHP Billiton will today reaffirm its ongoing commitment to safely maximising returns on installed capacity at its Western Australia Iron Ore business (WAIO). Speaking in Perth at the annual Global Iron Ore and Steel Forecast Conference, BHP Billiton President Iron Ore, Jimmy Wilson, will highlight the exceptional returns from the Company’s productivity agenda. “The effectiveness …
BHP Billiton President Iron Ore, Jimmy Wilson, today announced plans to cut unit costs at Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) by at least 25 per cent and the potential to increase capacity there by 65 million tonnes per year at a very low capital cost. Mr Wilson outlined BHP Billiton’s view of the long-term supply …
May 21, 2014 BHP Billiton President Iron Ore, Jimmy Wilson, today expressed growing concern over possible industrial action by members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) at the Port of Port Hedland. Mr Wilson said any action by MUA members would have severe consequences for Australian exports and would damage the country’s international reputation, …
February 25, 2014 BHP Billiton Iron Ore announced today that it will complete its owner-operator transition in the Pilbara with the last contractor run site, Orebody 18, transitioning to BHP Billiton operation by the end of the financial year. Mining service provider, Macmahon, has successfully managed the operation since January 2007, and is working closely …
BHP Billiton today announced an extension of its long term joint venture relationship with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Mitsui). Under the terms of the agreement, ITOCHU and Mitsui will invest approximately US$0.8 billion and US$0.7 billion respectively in shares and loans of BHP Iron Ore (Jimblebar) Pty Ltd, representing an eight …