BHP sees 8% drop in iron ore exports


Total iron ore sales from its Western Australia operations were 67.1 million tonnes in the three months to March 31, BHP said yesterday in a statement, meeting a median forecast of 67.2 million tonnes among five analysts.

SYDNEY: BHP Group, the world’s biggest mining company, reported quarterly iron ore shipments fell 8% from the previous three months as production was affected by coronavirus-related manpower issues and planned maintenance.

Total iron ore sales from its Western Australia operations were 67.1 million tonnes in the three months to March 31, BHP said yesterday in a statement, meeting a median forecast of 67.2 million tonnes among five analysts.

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