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BHPB spends on Port Hedland

BHP Billiton will spend US$240 million on six tugs and a new harbour at Port Hedland’s Hunt Point with capacity for eight tugs.

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BHP Billiton iron ore train arriving in Port Hedland

BHP Billiton iron ore train arriving in Port Hedland

The company will also upgrade workshop facilities, operational and service berths and two moorings for small boats at the existing Nelson Point tug harbour. “The project will mitigate the risk of a channel...

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