Mining Giant BHP Faces Industrial Action By Pilbara Train Drivers - What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Approximately 500 train drivers at BHP Group Ltd's (NYSE:BHP) iron ore division in Pilbara, Western Australia, are set to start industrial action over work schedules after rejecting the company's offer. The action includes a ban on the company's mobile app for rostering, which prevents management from unilaterally changing rosters electronically. The drivers voted for measures including work stoppages and speed reductions. BHP's iron ore operations, which are significant for the company's earnings, are facing potential disruptions. The strike has already driven iron ore prices to their highest levels since February. BHP shares closed up by 0.88% at $60.91 on Friday.
November 20, 2023 | 1:55 pm
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BHP Group Ltd faces industrial action from train drivers in Pilbara, which could disrupt its iron ore operations and has already influenced iron ore prices. The company's shares closed up slightly before the action begins.
The industrial action by train drivers at BHP's Pilbara division is likely to disrupt operations and could negatively impact the company's productivity and earnings, which are heavily reliant on its iron ore division. Although shares closed up, the ongoing dispute and potential for operational disruptions could lead to negative sentiment among investors in the short term.
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