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title: "BHP resumes Port Hedland negotiations as risks of further industrial action loom"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293293217.md"
description: "BHP has resumed negotiations with Combined Ports Unions at Port Hedland, Australia's key iron ore hub, amid looming industrial action risks. Over 100 workers recently staged an eight-hour stoppage during seven-month-long talks for a four-year enterprise agreement. BHP stated its commitment to good faith bargaining and suggested involving the Fair Work Commission to achieve constructive outcomes."
datetime: "2026-07-21T05:53:47.000Z"
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# BHP resumes Port Hedland negotiations as risks of further industrial action loom

BHP (BHP) has restarted discussions with Combined Ports Unions representing workers at Western Australia's Port Hedland, the world's biggest iron ore export hub, as prospects of further industrial action hang over talks, Reuters reported on Tuesday. Port Hedland is a major artery ‌for Australia's iron ore, through which $80 million of BHP's product...

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