BHP’s $258m port upgrade targets Pilbara efficiency

By Rueben Hale

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

NewsProjects & Operations

With iron ore prices under pressure and China demanding cheaper supplies, BHP is investing US$258m to keep its Pilbara export operations running efficiently. But can infrastructure upgrades deliver the cost savings and production growth it needs?

The MOU supports Metallium’s plan to develop a national network of e-waste processing facilities, strategically located near major e-waste collection hubs, rapidly expanding U.S. data centre industrial parks and regional industrial corridors with strong logistics and waste generation.

Mamota drilling crew

Exploration & DiscoveryNews

Marmota doubles SA gold strike as high-grade hits mount

Marmota has extended its high-grade Greenewood gold discovery in SA to more than 2km, with fresh drilling returning impressive grades and raising hopes of a substantial resource. But significant hurdles remain before the discovery can become a mine.

BHP set to slash 300 jobs

NewsPeople & Workforce

BHP cuts 300 Pilbara jobs as unions push back

BHP is planning to slash around 300 jobs across four of its flagship iron ore operations in WA, drawing the ire of unions and the state government as the mining giant moves to tighten its operating structure.

Royalty default raises fears for WA's smaller iron ore producers.

NewsPolitics & Regulation

Junior miners test WA’s appetite for royalty relief

Three WA iron ore producers defaulting on royalty payments have put jobs in doubt and the Cook government under pressure to support marginal operations.

Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

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Bad weather and mill delays push Ora Banda costs higher

Wet weather and an extended mill shutdown have pushed Ora Banda's gold production costs higher as the miner presses ahead with its ambitious expansion plans.