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Record iron-ore production for BHP, but power outage trims copper targets

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Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia
 
DIVERSIFIED MINERS
Diversified giant BHP Billiton has reported record production from its Western Australian iron-ore operations during the six months to December, driven by the continued ramp-up in capacity at the Jimblebar mine. Total iron-ore production for the six months increased to 117.6-million tonnes, with the December quarter’s production up 9% on the previous quarter, to 60-million tonnes.
 
 
 
 
 

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