Tag «Port Hedland»

BHP Billiton Ships One Billion Tonnes of Iron Ore to Japan

BHP Billiton today celebrated the shipment of its one billionth tonne of iron ore to Japan with customers, joint venture participants and employees in Port Hedland, Western Australia. BHP Billiton President Iron Ore Jimmy Wilson and BHP Billiton President HSE, Marketing and Technology Mike Henry were joined by joint venture participants ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) and …

Update on Towage Services at Port Hedland

May 21, 2014 BHP Billiton President Iron Ore, Jimmy Wilson, today expressed growing concern over possible industrial action by members of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) at the Port of Port Hedland. Mr Wilson said any action by MUA members would have severe consequences for Australian exports and would damage the country’s international reputation, …