Aug 26, 2025 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) --
BHP's recent decision to delay an expansion of its copper and uranium project in South Australia coincided with the productivity roundtable. The federal government's industrial relations reforms were a key factor in the decision; the reforms have empowered unions, which would have targeted BHP in SA in the same way they are seeking a renewed presence in the iron ore-rich Pilbara. BHP would also have faced high energy prices at its SA smelter, which will need to be upgraded if the Olympic Dam expansion proceeds. The federal government's proposed changes to environmental laws would also most likely affect the project. None of these issues were mentioned at the roundtable, even though mining revenue is a major contributor to Australia's high standard of living..
Publication Date: 27 August 2025
BHP GROUP LIMITED - ASX BHP
COMTEX_468325262/2229/2025-08-26T17:53:32
By Robert Gottliebsen
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