BHP workers to strike as mining giant hits record production
Unionised workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations began an eight-hour strike today, coinciding with the company reporting record iron ore production. The stoppage, one of the most significant in Western Australia's mining industry in 25 years, follows months of unsuccessful negotiations regarding pay and work conditions. The strike could cost the company up to $50 million in lost revenue.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 01:48 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 02:00 UTC
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