BHP Billiton has released an online auctioning platform for shippers to offer the best haulage price for commodities such as iron ore.
The company hopes the platform will help reduce costs as it
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Port jobs in the firing line as BHP review continues
An ongoing review at BHP Billiton’s iron ore operations could see thousands of jobs lost in Western Australia.
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Autonomous truck trials flagged for BHP coal mines
In an attempt to improve productivity and reduce costs, BHP’s trial of driverless haul truck technology is set to expand from Pilbara iron ore mines to east coast coal mines.
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Union talks with BHP over train driver pay to recommence
Pay deals between BHP and its rail drivers have recommenced after the miner failed to meet union demands of pay rises, cheap rent in the Pilbara and extra annual leave.
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BHP fast tracks iron ore modernisation
BHP Billiton is fast tracking the modernisation of its Pilbara iron ore division, coinciding with the launch of its new remote operation centre in Perth.
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BHP accused of rolling over on vehicle safety
In a phased approach from this year onwards, the only light vehicles allowed on BHP mine sites will be those with a Five Star ANCAP rating. But not everyone is convinced the new policy will increase safety. Vicky Validakis reports.
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4WD Industry questions BHP Billiton light vehicle policy
The Australian 4 Wheel Drive Industry is questioning the occupant safety protection afforded by the recent introduction by BHP Billiton of a new policy to limit light vehicle access to its mine sites.
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BHP preparing for Port Hedland outer harbour
BHP Billiton hopes to begin pre-construction piling at Port Hedland this Friday, the first step in its $10 billion outer harbour project.
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