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Why BHP’s long-term plan to pave way for another century of mining is a game changer
BHP’s long-term environmental plan for its Pilbara operations has been given the all-clear by the state government, paving the way another 50 to 100 years of mining in the state’s North West.
The mining giant’s Pilbara Expansion Strategic Proposal covers the impacts of its future iron ore operations, with the aim of cutting back on approval timeframes.
- Cameron Myles
- WAtoday
BHP’s WA Iron Ore Asset president Edgar Basto said the company was proud to be an industry leader as the first miner to develop a long-term environmental assessment.
“This framework enables BHP and the…