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BHP in $723M deal with Leighton

AS part of its strategy to move to owner-operator mining in the Pilbara, BHP Billiton will acquire Leighton Holdings subsidiary HWE Mining's Western Australian contract mining operations for $US735 million ($A723.5 million).

Kristie Batten
BHP in $723M deal with Leighton

BHP will buy all the mining equipment, personnel and associated assets that service the Yandi, Area C and Orebody 23/25 operations, which account for around 70% of its WA iron ore operations. “While...

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