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Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast Conference Presentation
BHP Billiton Plc
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Date: 29 March 2017
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OUR CULTURE TO DRIVE VALUE AND RETURNS AT WAIO
Speaking at the 20th Annual Global Iron Ore and Steel Forecast Conference, BHP
Billiton Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO) Asset President, Edgar Basto, said that
while the growth of low-cost seaborne iron ore supply is expected to outpace
incremental demand, the Company is well-positioned to continue to grow value and
returns.
“Our drive for increased performance focuses on operational discipline and the
involvement of front line personnel, and is delivering ongoing improvements in our
business,” Mr Basto said.
WAIO achieved record production of 136 million tonnes (100 per cent basis) in the
December 2016 half year. The completion of the rail renewal and maintenance
program in the last quarter of the 2017 financial year, which is running six months
ahead of schedule, coupled with the ramp-up of additional capacity at the Jimblebar
mining hub and ongoing productivity improvements, are expected to deliver an
increase in WAIO system capacity to 290 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) in the 2019
financial year.
BHP Billiton’s new operating model is also supporting improved performance, with
additional opportunities identified to improve rail cycle times, truck availability and fuel
consumption, as well as to increase equipment reliability and extend equipment life,
thereby lowering operating costs further.
Mr Basto also outlined the sustaining investment options currently being considered.
“Our Yandi mine, located in the central Pilbara, is currently operating at 80 Mtpa but
will be depleted over the next five to 10 years. We are looking at options to replace
this production. South Flank is the preferred long-term solution, subject to Board
approval being obtained. The investment case for using this high-grade deposit for
replacement tonnes is strong, given BHP Billiton’s ability to utilise existing
infrastructure at the Mining Area C operation where possible,” Mr Basto said.
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