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Operating · Mine hub
Newman Operations
The historic centre of BHP's Pilbara iron ore system, comprising Newman East and Newman West, formerly known as Mount Whaleback.
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- Location
- Newman, Pilbara — approximately 6 km west of town
- Traditional Country
- Nyiyaparli Country
- Opened / timing
- 1968
Site profile
How the operation fits the system.
Operations
Open-cut mining, crushing and rail loading connect the Newman hub to BHP's Port Hedland export facilities. BHP describes combined production at about 78 Mt.
Ownership
BHP 85%; Mitsui and ITOCHU 15% combined
Automation & technology
Twenty-two Cat 793 haul trucks at Newman East operate autonomously, extending the autonomous capability first established at Jimblebar.
Workforce context
A major residential and FIFO employment centre supported by the town of Newman and an extensive contracting ecosystem.
Approximate regional coordinates only — not a site entrance, travel or navigation reference.
Financial context
Mine-level P&L is not publicly separated.
BHP's public reporting consolidates WAIO and Group performance. It does not provide a complete profit-and-loss statement for Newman Operations as a standalone business. For audited group financials, production context and the live ASX market link, use the parent BHP profile.
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This profile was compiled from BHP's official operational and project information. Facts can change with mine plans, approvals and reporting periods.
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