Mining giant BHP to cut hundreds of jobs at iron ore mines

BHP understood to slash 300 jobs at iron ore mines in WA's PilbaraBy Kimberley PutlandTopic:Iron OrePosted Wed 14 Oct 2026 at 4:40pmWed 14 Oct 2026 at 4:40pmBHP is slashing jobs across several of its iron ore mines in the Pilbara. (ABC Pilbara: Alistair Bates)Mining giant BHP has confirmed job cuts at its iron ore operations in Western Australia.The ABC understands around 300 jobs will be affected across BHP's South Flank, Mining Area C, Jimblebar and Newman operations in the state's Pilbara.A BHP spokesperson said the miner would work directly with staff and seek to redeploy people into other roles where possible.