BHP, after evaluating a pool of more than 500 applicants, has selected six companies for the second cohort of its Xplor accelerator program for critical resources exploration. Each company selected will receive a grant of up to US$500,000 and will gain access to a network of internal and external experts to fast-track growth as well as exploration concepts. The goal…
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BHP confirms death at Bowen Basin coal mine
BHP has suspended operations at its Saraji met coal mine in Australia following an incident that killed one of its contractors. The miner said 16 January that the worker, whose name was not released, was involved in a vehicle incident at Saraji the day prior. “Emergency services responded to the scene and RSHQ was notified. We are working closely with…
Read MoreBHP, Anglo, others team up on cybersecurity mission
BHP, together with Anglo American, Antofagasta Minerals, Codelco and Collahuasi, have launched the Mining Security Corporation, to promote a culture of cybersecurity in mining operations. According to the group, cyberattacks will cost companies about US$10.5 billion by next year, and more than more than 4 billion cyberattacks took place in Chile during the first half of 2023, positioning it as…
Read MoreBHP train drivers pull brakes on industrial action
A planned industrial action by train drivers for BHP’s Pilbara iron ore operations in Western Australia was withdrawn as their union waits for an updated employment offer, reported Reuters. “In good faith we have decided that we would withdraw the action at this stage,” Mining and Energy Union WA Secretary Greg Busson told the news agency. Around 400 train drivers…
Read MoreBHP divests Queensland met coal mines
BHP and Mitsubishi Development Pty (MDP) have agreed to sell the Blackwater and Daunia metallurgical coal mines, which are part of the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) joint venture in Queensland, to two Whitehaven Coal subsidiaries for a cash consideration of up to US$4.1 billion. Full story.
Read MoreStrike averted at Escondida
BHP has reached a preliminary deal with the supervisors’ union at its Escondida operation in Chile, avoiding a strike at the world’s largest producer of copper concentrates and cathodes, reported Reuters.
Read MoreMetso behind crushing upgrade at Newman West
Metso has received an order for three high-capacity Metso Nordberg MP Series cone crushers for BHP’s Newman West, formerly Mount Whaleback, mine in Western Australia. Full story.
Read MoreBHP commemorates milestone iron ore delivery
BHP recently celebrated the shipment of 3 billion tonnes of high-quality iron ore to China by hosting key customer representatives at its Pilbara and Port Hedland operations in Western Australia, and at a gala event in Perth. Read the full story here.
Read MoreBHP Women in Resources awards announced
Several women from across the Australian industry were honored on 5 September as finalists and winners of the 2023 BHP Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA). Full story.
Read MoreBHP trials night-time thermal imagery at Newman
BHP said its Newman Operations’ teams in Western Australia are trialling the use of remotely piloted aircrafts (drones) equipped with infrared cameras to monitor the health and performance of mining equipment during the night. Full story.
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