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South Flank
An 80 Mtpa operation built to replace production from the ageing Yandi mine and lift the quality of BHP's iron ore products.
- Commodity
- Iron ore
- Location
- Approximately 156 km north-west of Newman; 9 km south of Mining Area C
- Traditional Country
- Banjima Country
- Opened / timing
- First ore May 2021
Site profile
How the operation fits the system.
Operations
The US$3.6 billion project was approved in 2018. With Mining Area C it forms a 145 Mtpa operating hub.
Ownership
BHP-operated WAIO joint venture asset
Automation & technology
Designed with an autonomous-ready fleet, extensive digital connectivity and modular infrastructure. A redesigned truck hoist-cylinder rollout is reducing material carryback.
Workforce context
BHP reported around 9,000 construction jobs and more than 600 operational roles associated with the development.
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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 South Flank 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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