BHP strike to cost economy millions as workers walk off the job in WA’s Pilbara region | ABC NEWS
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Strikes at Australia's largest bulk export port could cost mining giant BHP $100 million in revenue and the West Australian government upwards of $7 million in royalties, industry bodies say. Members of three unions will take part in a 24-hour ship loading ban, followed by an additional 24-hour general stoppage as part of the months-long dispute with the mining giant over workers' pay and conditions at the port. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/port-hedland-strike-importance-australia-largest-bulk-port/106994084 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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