BHP’s multibillion dollar investment in WA to create thousands of jobs
26 June 2018
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BHP and its joint venture partners approve the development of the South Flank mine
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The project will create about 2,500 jobs during peak construction and more than 600 operational roles
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Estimated capital investment of about $4.7 billion (US$3.6 billion)
WA Government:
Premier Mark McGowan today welcomed the announcement
by
BHP and its joint venture partners to develop the
South Flank mine in
the Pilbara, a project that will create more than 3,000 Western
Australian
jobs.
The company will invest $4.7 billion (US$3.6 billion) in
Western
Australia to develop an 80 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa)
mine at South
Flank to replace production from the Yandi mine.
It will be the single largest annual production iron ore mine that BHP
has ever developed.
The project will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for
Western Australians, with about 2,500 jobs during peak construction as
well as more than 600 new operational roles.
Comments attributed to Premier Mark McGowan:
"Today is a great day for
WA jobs and a great sign for the State's economy.
"I congratulate BHP and its joint venture partners on this significant
announcement, which will provide thousands of jobs for Western
Australians.
"This project alone will create approximately 2,500 jobs during peak
construction and more than 600 new jobs once in operation.
"The investment is welcome news for
Western Australia, and yet another sign that the economy is turning
the corner and jobs are being created for Western Australians."
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Source: Western Australia Government - www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au
Contact: Premier's office - 6552 5000
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