In its second-half 2020 production
update, BHP reported record production
from its Western Australia Iron Ore
(WAIO) mines, which increased by 6% to
128 million metric tons (mt) or 145 million
mt on a 100 % basis. The numbers
reflected record production at Jimblebar
and strong performance across the supply
chain, with significant improvements
in car dumper productivity and reliability,
the company said. This was partially offset
by weather impacts and planned Mining
Area C and South Flank major tie-in
activity.
Production in the March quarter is
expected to be impacted by planned
ore handling plant maintenance across
the mines and continued Mining Area
C and South Flank tie-in activity. Guidance
for the 2021 financial year remains
unchanged at between 244 million and
253 million mt (276 and 286 million mt
on a 100% basis), BHP said.
As featured in Womp 2021 Vol 02 - www.womp-int.com