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Aug 9, 2026

Workers strike at BHP's Port Hedland iron ore hub in first major industrial action in 25 years

Unionized workers at BHP Group's Port Hedland operations in Western Australia launched rolling strikes over a pay dispute, with participation growing to approximately 150 workers by the second day. The industrial action at the world's largest bulk export port could cost BHP up to $100 million in revenue.

Aug 9, 2026·9 sources
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  • ▪Approximately 150 workers participated in the BHP Port Hedland strike across August 8 and 9, 2026, representing a portion of BHP's total port workforce of over 800 people.
  • ▪The strike at Port Hedland on August 8 and 9, 2026, represents the first major industrial action at BHP's iron ore export operations since 2000.
  • ▪Port Hedland in Western Australia is the world's largest bulk export port, handling approximately 75% of all iron ore exports from the Pilbara region.

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