BHP’s iron ore, copper output surge on mine improvements
Production rose because of supply chain improvements, with a record amount of iron ore delivered from the Central Pilbara hub.
Xstrata Mount Isa Mines has announced plans to sustain the future of its Mount Isa operations through expanded mining and concentrate production, while phasing out copper smelting at Mount Isa and refining operations in Townsville by the end of 2016.
