BHP

The mining industry has long been a contributor to the lifeblood of Western Australia. For BHP, that commitment goes beyond the sector with its West Coast Eagles partnership

BHP has extended its power generation contract with Babylon Pump and Power for the Mining Area C, 120 kilometres north of Newman in the Pilbara, Western Australia.

Calls are growing for big businesses, including mining companies, to shorten payment terms to their suppliers amid the Coronavirus crisis.

An expert from SAP Africa has said mining companies may be forced to adopt autonomous technology to keep production flowing amid worldwide shutdowns due to the coronavirus.

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has limited interstate travel to those working in business critical roles in the mining sector.

The global metals and mining industry has recorded $US1.26 billion ($2.05 billion) in mergers and acquisition (M&A) deals for February, according to a Global Data report.

Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including BHP planning to hire an additional 1500 workers to support the coronavirus-hit economy.

Australian Mining is attracting more readers than ever before as the industry seeks the most relevant and up to date news and information about new opportunities during these challenging times.

BHP has continued to implement stringent measures across its operating assets to reduce the risks of the coronavirus.

BHP has committed to supporting regional communities facing significant challenges due to the coronavirus pandemic, by pledging to set up a $50 million vital resources fund.

BHP plans to recruit 1500 people to support the company’s operations in the short term amid a “difficult” time.

Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including BHP awarding NRW a $48 million contract at its Olympic Dam site in South Australia.

BHP will reduce payment terms for small, local and Indigenous businesses to support communities around Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

BHP, Fortescue, Anglo American and Hatch have established a green hydrogen consortium to tackle the mining industry’s carbon emissions.

BHP has awarded NRW Contracting with a $48 million airport upgrade contract at the Olympic Dam project in South Australia.

BHP has refuted a McKell Institute report which declared employees working for the company’s Operations Services (OS) subsidiary were on labour hire arrangements.

The High Court of Australia has ruled that BHP would be taxed in Australia for the income earned in its Singapore marketing hub.

BHP has retained its position as the world’s most valuable mining, iron and steel brand, according to the latest report by Brand Finance.

Australia is set to grow its nickel production against a backdrop of significant global slowdown in the commodity over the next decade, according to Fitch Solutions.

BHP is introducing 20 autonomous trucks to its fleet at the Newman East (Eastern Ridge) iron ore mine in Western Australia’s Pilbara region by the end of this year.