Clarke Wilkins's questions to BHP Group (BHP) leadership • H1 2017
Question
Clarke Wilkins asked if further approvals are needed to reach the 290 million tonnes per annum target in Western Australia Iron Ore and whether dust emissions at Port Hedland could be a constraint.
Answer
CEO Andrew Mackenzie confirmed that an approval is required but stated the company is confident of securing it. He dismissed concerns about dust, asserting that levels are falling and do not pose a health threat, characterizing contrary press reports as noise from a single contributor to the debate.