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8 September 2026

BHP, union talks for Port Hedland iron ore workers to stretch on into next week

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BHP, union talks for Port Hedland iron ore workers to stretch on into next week

Talks between BHP and unions representing workers at the mining giant's Port Hedland iron ore operations in Western Australia ended without a deal, with further ...

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