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LEADERSHIP

Maintenance mix-up contributed to runaway train

ATSB preliminary report finds maintenance crew applied brakes to wrong train

12 March 2019

LEADERSHIP

BHP train incident caused by multiple factors

A combination of human error and system failure to blame

18 November 2018

BULKS

South Flank close to approval

BHP is edging towards a final investment decision for its $3.6B South Flank iron ore development

21 March 2018

SUPPLY SIDE

Pilbara's rise of the machines

The machines are rising in the Pilbara with automation continuing to spread across the iron-rich region

12 July 2017

METAL DETECTIVE

The war of the words

Metal Detective finds that maximum propaganda effect is best obtained by H-bomb deployment and the

03 April 2017

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

End of Yandi looming for BHP

BHP leaning towards the multibillion dollar South Flank deposit to replace its massive Yandi mine

30 March 2017

DRYBLOWER

Dryblower on PR wars

Dryblower has been watching the battle between PR spinners at BHP and Rio

11 July 2016

LEADERSHIP

BHP seeks long-term iron ore approvals

BHP Billiton has lodged a long-term development plan for its Pilbara iron ore operations

21 March 2016

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Gorilla Gold: 900% Resource Jump

Gorilla Gold expands Comet Vale resources with a major 900% increase in contained

RESOURCE STOCKS

South Cobar Breakthrough: 38.5M oz Silver Equivalent

Australian Gold and Copper on the maiden resource and next steps at South Cobar and

RESOURCE STOCKS

Stinger Could Be a Game-Changer

High-grade TREO, niobium, and scandium hits highlight Stinger’s potential

RESOURCE STOCKS

Youanmi Acceleration: 24-Hour Mining Begins

What round-the-clock mining means for timelines, new works, dewatering, and approvals.

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