BHP Group’s (ASX:BHP) workers at its Port Hedland iron ore operations are set to go on strike on 16 July 2026, as the union’s elected representatives have been unable to come to an agreement with the company.
Following six months of negotiations regarding the terms of a four-year labour deal, the union has called for an eight-hour work stoppage on Thursday.
BHP’s spokesperson says that the company is ‘disappointed’ that the union is proceeding with the planned strike, especially given some positive progress in recent discussions.
The company has noted that it has plans in place to ensure that its operations can continue safely.
Negotiations between BHP and the union will continue on Tuesday 21 July.
Port Hedland is a major artery for the company, with BHP routing around US$80 million ($114.7 million) of iron ore a day. This strike is the largest seen at one of its operations in around 30 years.
BHP Group’s iron ore operations in Western Australia include an integrated system with four processing hubs and five mining hubs, connected by over 1,000km of rail infrastructure and port facilities in the Pilbara region.
Write to Amy Rotman at Mining.com.au
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